Mexican Cucumber Lime Salad

Cilantro-Lime Cucumber Salad from TheFoodCharlatan.com

5 from 7 votes

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 Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 94kcal

Author: The Food Charlatan

Ingredients

1 jalapeno 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

Dice the jalapeno and garlic and add to a medium-sized bowl.
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.
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.
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.

Video

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

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