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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats

A refreshing and healthy dish featuring crisp cucumber boats filled with a savory chicken salad, bacon, and ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Cucumber Boats
  • 2 large cucumbers cut in half lengthwise

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, crumbled bacon, diced celery, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Prepare the Cucumber Boats
  1. Scoop out the seeds from the cucumber halves using a spoon to create boats.
  2. Fill each cucumber boat with the chicken salad mixture.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as an appetizer for gatherings. You can customize the chicken salad by adding other ingredients like diced onions or bell peppers.

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