Mexican Cucumber Salad: 7 Reasons to Love This Zesty Dish Recipe
Discover the refreshing flavors of this Mexican Cucumber Salad, a vibrant dish perfect for hot days.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers diced
- 0.5 medium red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing them thoroughly and dicing them into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro so their flavors can evenly distribute throughout the salad.
- Seed and dice the jalapeño carefully to control the heat level in your salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumbers, chopped red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Toss them gently to blend.
- Squeeze the juice of two fresh limes over the mixture to add zesty brightness.
- Add salt to taste and mix the salad thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad is best served chilled for maximum refreshment. Adjust the amount of jalapeño for milder or spicier versions according to your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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