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Mexican Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Mexican Cucumber Salad for a Zesty Summer Twist

Enjoy a refreshing Mexican Cucumber Salad that's vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers Seedless for best texture
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro Chopped; omit if not preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust according to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 Jalapeño Optional; adjust for spice
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or thawed frozen

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and chop the cucumbers, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the cilantro and combine all in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well-blended.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and gently toss until evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve cold, optionally garnished with additional cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, use the freshest ingredients and do not skip the chilling step.

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