Description
Easy Cucumber Salad (Mexican Cucumber Salad) is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor to any meal. This quick and easy recipe combines crunchy Persian cucumbers with colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and orange bell peppers, all tossed in a light honey chipotle dressing. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a healthy side at summer gatherings, this salad can be prepared in just 20 minutes. Serve it chilled to enhance the flavors, making it a delightful addition to your table that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces Persian cucumbers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/3 cup diced red onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons minced mint
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Zest of one lime
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp EACH dried oregano, chipotle pepper, pepper, salt
Instructions
- Wash and chop all the salad ingredients; combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg