Mexican Cucumber Salad Recipe
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4.7
Mexican Cucumber Salad Recipe
Description
The Mexican Cucumber Salad Recipe mixes thinly sliced mini cucumbers and thawed corn with a dressing combining sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime zest and juice, chili powder, and minced garlic. Minced red onion and cilantro complement the mixture, adding texture and freshness. The cotija cheese offers a salty tang that is well matched with the citrus and spice. The dressing binds the ingredients providing creaminess and a slight kick from chili powder.
This salad is a light, crunchy companion for grilled meats or as a standalone side. Its refreshing cucumber and corn base makes it suitable for warmer weather meals.
Feta cheese can replace cotija as a milder cheese alternative. Season with salt to taste, as individual ingredient saltiness varies.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise can be light
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese see notes
- 1 lime zest and juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 6 mini cucumber sliced thin
- 1 cup corn thawed, frozen
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion minced
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese, lime zest and juice, chili powder, and garlic.
- Add the cucumbers, thawed corn, cilantro, and minced red onion to the bowl. Mix the salad ingredients until everything is well combined. Season to taste with salt.
Notes
- Feta cheese serves as a suitable substitute if cotija is unavailable.
- Adjust salt after combining ingredients to balance flavors without over-salting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 231IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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