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Cucumber Jalapeno Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Jalapeno Salad to Spice Up Your Summer

A Zesty Cucumber Jalapeno Salad that adds a refreshing crunch and a spicy kick to your summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Thin-skinned varieties preferred.
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Remove seeds for a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumbers under cold water and slice them into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Set aside to drain.
  2. Chop the jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat, and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. Finely chop the cilantro after rinsing to remove moisture.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and add salt, mixing gently to avoid damaging the cucumber.
  6. Toss everything together and taste to adjust flavors before serving or chill for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Drain cucumbers after salting to prevent a watery salad. Dress right before serving for maximum freshness.

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