Description
A refreshing and healthy salad featuring crunchy cucumbers and sweet corn with zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 large English cucumber), sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- A pinch TajÃn or extra chili powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the sliced cucumbers, corn, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Mix the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or chili powder as preferred.
- Garnish with TajÃn or extra chili powder, if using.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor and consume within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg