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Cucumber salad with lime and cilantro
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Cucumber salad with lime and cilantro

Cucumber salad with lime and cilantro combines crisp cucumber slices and mild red onion softened by salting and rinsing, tossed in fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and olive oil. This chilled salad offers a refreshing, tangy flavor with a balance of bright acidity and herbal notes, ideal for light side dishes or summer meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine: South American, American, International, Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion sliced, small
  • 2 cucumber peeled or not - based on your preference, sliced
  • 2-3 lime juiced, medium sized
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro can also use parsley if you prefer, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. To remove some of the bitterness/spiciness from the onions, place the onion slices in a bowl, sprinkle about ½ tablespoon of salt over the onions. Rub the salt in and then cover with water for a few minutes. Then drain and rinse the onions well.
  2. Place the sliced cucumbers, sliced onions, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl.
  3. Mix well, taste and add salt as needed.
  4. Serve immediately or let rest refrigerated for at least 30 minutes before serving.