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Grandma Jane's Kicked Up Tomato and Cucumber Salad

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"This is the kicked-up version of our family favorite of a tomato cucumber salad, with added spices that blend into a mouth-watering experience." — cj

Directions

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon into a large salad bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings, and let cool.
Mix the bacon drippings and mayonnaise into the crumbled bacon until thoroughly combined; stir in tomatoes and cucumbers. Season to taste with kosher salt, five-peppercorn blend, and cumin. Allow to chill for at least 1 hour before serving (overnight is better).

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 55 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 03, 2012

I used reduced fat mayonnaise and I added it 1/4 cup at a time until it was as creamy as I wanted. The cumin was optional, I opted out. The bacon drippings were a stroke of genius. This salad is IN-sane. CRAZY GOOD.

—Sarah Jo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 16, 2012

Not too bad. WAY too creamy. If you don't like super creamy colelaw, potato salad, etc. (as I don't), I recommend cutting the mayo down by half. I thought the cumin was a really nice add. If you're not sure whether you'll like cumin, smell the cumin first - it tastes like it smells.

—Nora

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Sep 08, 2011

Deliciously different tomato and cucumber salad! To simplify it, I used a 4.3 oz. bag of real bacon bits instead of cooking bacon and crumbling it. Of course, I didn't have the 1 T. of bacon drippings to add but that just made the dish healthier. Omitted the cumin. Reminded me of a BLT with the mayo, tomato, and bacon flavors. Just be sure to de-seed the tomatoes and drain off as much liquid as possible before adding to the salad to minimize the wateriness of the dressing.

—KIMAR

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Aug 14, 2011

This is EXCELLENT! Even the pickiest eaters will love this, as well as those who can take or leave cucumbers. It's going to be a summer staple and see many pot lucks.

—marleneb

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Aug 14, 2011

Very nice change from the "regular" tomato-and-cucumber salad. We all loved it. Thanx for the recipe.

—Oesi

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Nov 05, 2011

This was pretty good but I REALLY didn't care for the cumin, next time I will leave it out.

—kellieann

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Oct 16, 2011

GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE AND YUMMY!!!! AM-AZ-ING. Refreshing, and yes, reminds me of a salad version of BLTs. Can't taste a strong cucumber or tomato flavor. Just refreshing and satifying ( nice to have a filling vegetable side dish). I left out the cumin. I plan on making this many times to come.

—Spic3yL@dy

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Sep 15, 2011

This is more delicious and certainly more unique than most tomato/cucumber salads; thanks. I agree with marleneb- it will see ample potlucks and gatherings!

—tiffanythecook

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Nutrition

Calories
382 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
8.5 g
3%

Cholesterol
30 mg
10%

Fat
36.9 g
57%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
6.3 g
13%

Sodium
570 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grandma Jane's Kicked Up Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 382
Calories from Fat: 332

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.9g 57 %
** Saturated Fat 7g 35 %
** Cholesterol 30mg 10 %
Sodium 570mg 23 %
** Potassium 429mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.5g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 6.3g 13 %
** Sugars 4.4g
** Vitamin A 19 %
** Vitamin C 24 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 23 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.