Description
Experience a refreshing Mexican-style cucumbers dish as part of your Summer Food Sides repertoire. Perfect for BBQ Mexican Food gatherings or simply as a quick and delicious Low Carb Mexican Side Dish. These Healthy Recipes Mexican will elevate your meal with vibrant flavors and are a perfect choice amongst Mexican Side Dishes Vegetable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and slicing the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices with freshly squeezed lime juice and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Add finely chopped cilantro and diced red onion to the mixture, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- Let the mixture marinate briefly to absorb the flavors.
- Transfer the cucumbers to a serving bowl. Garnish with a few extra cilantro leaves and a light dusting of additional chili powder for an extra kick.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best texture.
- Adjust the chili powder to your preferred spice level.
- For deeper flavor, marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 25 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Mexican-style cucumbers, cucumber salad, summer sides, healthy Mexican recipes