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Drizzling avocado lime ranch over gluten-free cucumber cheese bacon snack, perfect healthy low carb high protein snack idea

A Snack That Hits the Spot Recipe

  • Author: Stuffani Borjat
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This cool, creamy cucumber bacon snack is the perfect high-protein, gluten-free bite. A blend of cheddar, crispy bacon, and avocado lime ranch makes it a quick healthy snack loaded with flavor.


Ingredients

2 large cucumbers

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

¼ cup bacon bits (cooked until crispy)

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp Old Bay seasoning

¼ tsp Salad Supreme seasoning

Avocado lime ranch dressing, to drizzle


Instructions

1. Wash and slice your cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds.

2. Lay the slices flat on a tray or shallow dish.

3. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over each cucumber round.

4. Top with bacon bits—just enough for a savory crunch.

5. Season generously with black pepper, Old Bay, and Salad Supreme.

6. Drizzle avocado lime ranch over the top just before serving.


Notes

Use turkey bacon or plant-based bacon for a lighter twist.

Add chopped herbs like chives or dill for extra flavor.

Perfect for meal prep just store dressing separately until serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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