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Mexican Cucumber Salad

Zesty Mexican Cucumber Salad You'll Crave This Summer

Enjoy a refreshing Mexican Cucumber Salad perfect for summer BBQs, featuring crisp cucumbers and a creamy lime dressing.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 pieces Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or thawed frozen
  • 0.5 cups red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 cups fresh cilantro chopped, or substitute with parsley or green onions
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust for spice preference
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic, reduce quantity
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Garnish Options
  • to taste Tajín or extra chili powder
  • to taste crumbled Cotija or diced avocado

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and slice 4 Persian cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of corn kernels, half a finely diced red onion, and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro. Toss gently until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and the juice of 2 limes until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and salt and black pepper to taste. Blend until creamy.
  3. Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently with a spatula or tongs to coat the ingredients evenly.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, mix the salad again and garnish with Tajín or extra chili powder, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, crisp cucumbers for the best texture. Pour the dressing right before serving to maintain crunchiness.

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