Description
Easy Cucumber Salad (Mexican Cucumber Salad) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty honey chipotle dressing, this salad will elevate your gatherings from potlucks to picnics. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy days when you want a healthy, flavorful side that impresses guests. The unique combination of fresh ingredients like Cotija cheese and cilantro makes this salad not only delicious but also visually appealing. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with grilled meats for a delightful meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces Persian cucumbers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/3 cup red onions
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons minced mint
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Honey
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
- Chipotle pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, diced bell pepper, red onions, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and mint.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey (starting with one tablespoon), garlic powder, oregano, chipotle pepper, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 1–3 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg