Description
Zesty Mexican cucumber salad dances with crisp vegetables and tangy lime dressing. Fresh cilantro and chili powder create a cool, spicy harmony that refreshes your palate and celebrates traditional Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 6 mini cucumbers (sliced thin)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- ¼ cup cilantro (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 lime (zest and juice)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, fragrant lime zest, tangy lime juice, zesty chili powder, and finely minced garlic in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce slender mini cucumbers, sweet thawed corn kernels, freshly chopped cilantro, and thinly sliced red onion into the creamy dressing, gently folding the ingredients to ensure each component is generously coated.
- Delicately sprinkle sea salt over the salad, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to create a harmonious flavor profile that balances the creamy, citrusy, and herbaceous notes.
- For optimal enjoyment, serve the salad immediately while crisp and chilled, or refrigerate briefly to allow the flavors to meld and intensify before presenting this vibrant Mexican-inspired side dish.
Notes
- Chill this zesty salad for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavor fusion and allow ingredients to marinate together.
- Cotija cheese adds a rich, tangy punch that elevates the traditional cucumber salad with authentic Mexican flair.
- Use fresh mini cucumbers for the crispest texture and brightest taste, avoiding larger cucumbers that can water down the creamy dressing.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder to match your personal heat preference.
- Make ahead and store in a sealed container for up to 2 days, keeping the salad’s vibrant flavors and creamy consistency intact.
- Choose room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and more balanced dressing integration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg