Mexican Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Corn & Cotija

Crisp, zesty, and full of flavor this Mexican cucumber salad is the ultimate side dish for summer BBQs, taco nights, and potlucks. With crunchy cucumbers, sweet corn, tangy lime, smoky chipotle, and creamy Cotija cheese, every bite is refreshing and bold!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Veggies
In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell pepper, onion, and corn.

2. Whisk Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, vinegar, honey, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Toss Together
Pour dressing over veggies and toss gently until well coated.

4. Add Fresh Herbs
Fold in chopped mint for extra freshness.

5. Chill & Serve
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with Cotija cheese and toss lightly. Serve cold!

Pro Tips

• Make it Spicy → Add diced jalapeño or hot sauce.
• Extra Creamy → Add avocado chunks before serving.
• Meal Prep Friendly → Tastes even better after chilling a few hours.

Nutrition Info (per serving, approx.)

Disclaimer:

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.

Cucumber Salad with Corn & Cotija

Crisp, zesty, and full of flavor, this Mexican cucumber salad is the ultimate side dish for summer BBQs, taco nights, and potlucks.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 120

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Salad Ingredients

• 3 pieces Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 piece orange bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Dressing Ingredients

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta) Sprinkle it on top before serving.

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell pepper, onion, and corn.

Dressing

1. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, vinegar, honey, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Combine

1. Pour dressing over veggies and toss gently until well coated.

Add Herbs

1. Fold in chopped mint for extra freshness.

Chill and Serve

1. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with Cotija cheese and toss lightly. Serve cold!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 7g

Notes

Pro Tips: Make it Spicy – Add diced jalapeño or hot sauce. Extra Creamy – Add avocado chunks before serving. Meal Prep Friendly – Tastes even better after chilling a few hours.

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