How to Make Cucumber Chili Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Refreshing and full of flavor, Cucumber Chili Salad is the perfect dish for hot summer days. This simple yet impressive salad combines the crisp and refreshing taste of cucumbers with the heat of chili peppers, creating a unique and delicious combination of flavors. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing side dish for a backyard barbecue, a healthy snack to enjoy on a sunny afternoon, or a flavorful addition to your lunch or dinner, this Cucumber Chili Salad is sure to please your...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • ½ red onion, sliced thin
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint, or to taste
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Toss cucumber, serrano chile pepper, red onion, and mint together in a bowl. Pour lime juice and grapeseed oil over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Add sugar, salt, and black pepper; stir.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    56 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 148mg