Description
Zesty Mexican Cucumber Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a creamy dressing infused with zesty lime juice. Ideal for summer barbecues or as a light snack, this salad tantalizes your taste buds and brightens any meal. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s bound to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, sprinkle cucumbers with salt before slicing and let them sit for 10 minutes.- Customize by adding diced avocado or swapping lime juice for lemon juice for a different twist.