Cool N Creamy Cucumber Salad

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

• Email Recipe
• Print Recipe
•        

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
View all recipes by this user