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Zesty Mexican Cucumber Salad

Zesty Mexican Cucumber Salad: Refreshing and Easy to Make

Zesty Mexican Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect as a side or dip, featuring cucumbers, sweet corn, and zesty lime.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups seedless cucumbers chopped
  • 1 cup corn fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 medium orange bell pepper optional, chopped
  • 1/4 medium red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium jalapeño optional, diced, to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by washing and chopping the cucumbers, red bell pepper, and orange bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. If you're using corn from the cob, cut the kernels off, or if using frozen, thaw it. Combine all these vibrant ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Ensure the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the bowl of chopped vegetables. Gently toss everything together until each piece is beautifully coated in the zesty dressing.
  4. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
  5. When ready to serve, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute its ingredients. Scoop into a serving bowl and enjoy cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Refrigerate leftovers but consume within a day or two for optimal taste and texture.

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