Easy Cucumber Salad (Mexican Cucumber Salad)
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing side dish? Try this Easy Cucumber Salad (Mexican Cucumber Salad)! Bursting with fresh vegetables, this colorful salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or casual family dinners. The combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing creates a delightful medley that’s not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few minutes required for assembly and minimal cooking effort, this salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping you stress-free in the kitchen. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or alongside your favorite grilled dishes for a nutritious and satisfying addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces Persian cucumbers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/3 cup diced red onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Honey
- garlic powder
- oregano
- chipotle pepper
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, red onions, and Cotija cheese.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey (to taste), garlic powder, oregano, chipotle pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg