Description
Discover the refreshing delight of Mexican Cucumber Lime Salad, a vibrant side dish that brightens any meal. Bursting with the crispness of fresh cucumbers and the zest of lime, this salad is enhanced by spicy jalapeños and fragrant cilantro. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as an accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dishes, it takes only 5 minutes to prepare. This salad not only stands out with its bold flavors but is also a healthy option packed with nutrients. Impress your guests or enjoy it as a light snack – either way, it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers (very finely sliced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
- 4 tablespoons cilantro (minced)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced jalapeño and minced garlic. Add fresh lime juice, crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper, and whisk in olive oil until blended.
- Finely slice cucumbers and add them to the dressing in the bowl.
- Mince cilantro and stir it into the salad mixture until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 178mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg