Zesty Mexican Cucumber Salad, Quick, Creamy & Totally Craveable!
Zesty Mexican Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and crunch. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a quick weeknight side, this salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a creamy lime dressing. Ready in just minutes, it’s easily customizable to suit your preferences. Impress your guests or enjoy it as a delightful snack; this salad is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash cucumbers and slice into rounds or half-moons. Thinly slice red onion.
- Dice the tomatoes: Halve cherry tomatoes and set aside.
- Add cilantro: Chop fresh cilantro and mix it with the veggies.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder; mix well.
- Combine: Fold vegetables into the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg