Description
Beat the summer heat with this vibrant Mexican cucumber salad! Bursting with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro, this dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a delightful side to any meal. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will transport your taste buds straight to sunny Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced fresh cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro finely.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro; gently toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg