Crispy Potato Pancakes (Tortitas de Papa) with Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• White Potatoes: 500g (3 medium-sized)
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Large Egg: 1
• Onion: 1/3 of a medium onion, finely chopped
• Fresh Cheese (Queso Fresco or Panela): grated
• Bacon: 3-4 slices, fried and chopped
• Parsley: freshly chopped
• Breadcrumbs: null
• Vegetable Oil: null
• Cucumber: 1
• Red Onion: thinly sliced
• Plain Yogurt or Greek Yogurt: null
• Lemon Juice: freshly squeezed
• Olive Oil: a splash
• Garlic: 1 clove, pressed (or garlic powder)
• Dill: null
• Black Pepper: null