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Mexican Cucumber Lime Salad

This easy cucumber salad recipe is a fast and fresh summer side dish with a bit of a kick. The cilantro adds the perfect twist! A perfect compliment to a Mexican-style meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 94 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper crushed
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cucumbers very finely sliced (see photos)
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro minced, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Dice the jalapeno and garlic and add to a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Use a whisk to incorporate the 3 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
  3. Finely slice the cucumbers. Use a mandolin if you have it, but a very sharp knife will do the trick. (See photos below.) Add the cucumbers to the dressing and stir together.
  4. Finely mince the cilantro and add it to the bowl. Stir to combine. You can either let it sit in the fridge to marinate for a couple hours, or serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make sure that you let the salad sit on the counter for a little while before serving if it's been in the fridge; the olive oil solidifies slightly when it's cold.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 94kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Potassium 188mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 151IU (3%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 94kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Potassium 188mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 151IU 3%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.