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Cool N Creamy Cucumber Salad

5 star rating
 

Submitted by: Dawno33

 

Romaine lettuce is layered with black beans, tomatoes, corn, cheese and bacon and served with a creamy lemon-dill dressing.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 10 oz can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
 
Method

In a blender, combine yogurt, milk, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until chilled. In a large salad bowl, layer 1/3 of romaine, tomatoes, beans, corn, cheeses, bacon and prepared dressing. Repeat layers 2 more times. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

Notes: This is an easy salad recipe that can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until needed.

 

Number of Servings: 8-10

 

Submitted by: Dawno33 ()

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