Mexican Cucumber Salad Recipe

Mexican Cucumber Salad Recipe

from theendlessmeal.com
Salad
10 min
4 servings
101 kcal / serving

This simple Mexican cucumber salad is inspired by our favorite street food, Mexican street corn. With crunchy cucumbers, sweet corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy dressing, it's an easy side dish with a bit of kick to complement any Mexican-style meal. Buen provecho!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonssour cream
  • 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise (can be light)
  • 2 tablespoonscotija cheese (see notes)
  • 1lime (zest and juice)
  • ½ teaspoonchili powder
  • 1 clovegarlic (minced)
  • 6mini cucumbers (sliced thin)
  • 1 cupfrozen corn (thawed)
  • ¼ cupcilantro (minced)
  • 2 tablespoonsminced red onion
  • sea salt (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium-sized bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese, lime zest and juice, chili powder, and garlic.

  2. 2

    Add the cucumbers, thawed corn, cilantro, and minced red onion to the bowl. Mix the salad ingredients until everything is well combined. Season to taste with salt.

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