Description
Enjoy a vibrant Mexican-style cucumber salad that combines crisp cucumbers with zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño for a refreshing crunch. Perfect as a side dish for summer barbecues or a light lunch, this salad is both easy to prepare and visually appealing. With its bright colors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the cucumbers if desired. Slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers with red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg