Description
Mexican Cucumber Salad with Sweet Corn is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its crunchy cucumbers, sweet corn, and zesty lime dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a light lunch, it offers a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. In just 15 minutes, you can create a colorful salad that will impress your family and friends while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or drained canned)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers and slice the red onion thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, sweet corn, and red onion.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Add chopped cilantro and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg