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Cucumber salad with lime and cilantro

Easy and delicious cucumber salad recipe made with sliced cucumbers and red onions marinated with a lime cilantro dressing.

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

Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 2 cucumbers peeled or not – based on your preference, sliced
  • 2-3 medium sized limes juiced
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro can also use parsley if you prefer
  • 2 tablespoons of 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.