Mexican Cucumber Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
This Mexican Cucumber Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer barbecue. The tangy vinaigrette pairs perfectly with the crisp cucumbers and red onions, making it a delicious and healthy option for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Honey-Lime Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (2 juicy limes)
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard (or regular mustard)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salad:
- 2 English cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- ½ large red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ avocado (optional) (thinly sliced)
- Crumbled Queso Fresco (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Honey-Lime Vinaigrette – Blend lime juice, honey, mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin together in a bowl; stream olive oil into lime juice mixture while whisking until well combined. (It makes about 1 cup)
- Make the salad – In a large bowl, add the cucumber and onion with ½ cup of the dressing. Add the chopped avocado, add crumbled queso fresco if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding other ingredients like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, or grilled chicken for a heartier meal.
- The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican Cucumber Salad, Honey-Lime Vinaigrette, Summer Salad, Healthy Recipe
