These Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats offer a quick and effortless snack or lunch featuring a delectable chicken salad crafted from canned chicken, bacon, and cheese, all nestled into scooped-out cucumber halves.
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NET CARBS: 4.5g
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Minimal prep work required.
- Easy-to-follow instructions.
- High in protein and only 4.5 grams of net carbs per serving.
- Ready to enjoy in as little as 30 minutes.
- Great to serve as a snack or lunch.
Ingredients:
- Canned Chicken
- Bacon
- Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheddar
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Cucumbers
- Flakey Sea Salt
- Cracked Pepper
How to Make Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats:
- Prepare Chicken: Cook canned chicken in a hot oiled pan for about 1 minute. Add spices and cook until fragrant.
- Prepare Chicken Salad: Transfer the warmed-up chicken to a large bowl, add sour cream, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well.
- Chill Chicken Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Cucumbers: Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and blot them dry with a paper towel.
- Serve: Spoon chilled chicken salad into cucumber boats. Sprinkle flaky sea salt and cracked pepper on top.
Ingredient Substitution Suggestions:
- Canned Chicken: Rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast/thighs.
- Dried Dill: Use 1 tablespoon of fresh dill instead.
- Sour Cream: Substitute with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Cooked Bacon: Pre-cooked store-bought bacon can save time.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Replace with white vinegar or lemon juice.
Variations:
- Add finely chopped celery for extra crunch.
- Include 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped green onions or red onions.
- Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor and healthy fats.
Cooking and Recipe Tips:
- Make ranch seasoning from scratch or use store-bought if preferred.
- Use pre-cooked store-bought bacon for convenience.
- Peel or leave the cucumber skin based on personal preference.
- Scoop out cucumber seeds to create proper “cucumber boats.”
Enjoy this flavorful and protein-packed dish that’s perfect for a quick meal or snack!
FAQs
You can store the prepared cucumber boats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Yes, these Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats are excellent for meal prepping. Store the chicken salad and cucumber boats in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply spoon the chicken salad into the hollowed-out cucumbers. This method ensures that the cucumbers maintain their crunchiness, and the chicken salad remains fresh and flavorful.