Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats
Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats are a flavorful and refreshing meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This delightful dish combines creamy chicken salad with the crispness of cucumbers, making it both satisfying and nutritious. It’s an excellent choice for a light lunch, snack, or appetizer that everyone will love. With its rich ranch flavor and satisfying crunch, these cucumber boats are sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, they come together in just 30 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 boats each) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 15 ounces canned chicken (drained)
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cucumbers
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Flaky sea salt and freshly-cracked pepper for garnish
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, warm avocado oil. Add drained chicken and cook for one minute.
- Stir in dried herbs (dill, parsley), garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt until fragrant.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl; add sour cream, cheddar cheese, crumbled turkey bacon (or substitute), and apple cider vinegar. Mix well.
- Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Pat dry.
- Fill each cucumber half with the chicken salad mixture. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cracked pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber boat (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg