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This minimal ingredient Spicy Cucumber Salad recipe is a healthy side dish and perfect for any family gathering.
Who’s ready for the fourth? Anyone? I am…. ish. You see, I’m not having people over in my one bedroom apartment and therefore don’t feel the pressure of being the perfect “host”, though I imagine one year I will. Today I’ve got an easy peasy cucumber salad recipe that comes together in no time, because sometimes people do appreciate healthier food at a cook out.
Truthfully, I’ve always enjoyed cucumbers, though eating them plain jane sometimes feels a little…boring. So today we’re SPICING things up with this spicy cuke salad made with tequila lime seasoning! The kind I bought was from Whole Foods (just Whole Foods brand) and it was unreal, but I know that many other grocery stores sell it as well. I tried to use an even more convention spice such as cayenne or chili powder, but neither provided the results I was looking for. The tequila lime seasoning though? PERFECT.
Oh and yes, this cucumber salad IS as easy as it sounds. A few years ago I would combine cucumbers, lime juice and mint leaves in a bowl and eat them as a snack on days when I didn’t consume enough fruits and/or vegetables. I still love that combo, and if you want to give it a try go for it, but this spicy cucumber salad is more suited for parties and/or as a side dish in my opinion.
You’ll simply chop up the cucumbers, drizzle them with lime juice and stir, and then add the tequila lime seasoning, a pinch of salt and fresh cilantro. I know I call the majority of my recipes “easy”, but this really, truly is. Minimal ingredients and minimal time—MY kind of recipe. If you’re looking for a last minute Fourth of July recipe, this cucumber salad is it!
Happy happy holiday weekend, friends!
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers sliced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp tequila lime seasoning
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and place them in a bowl.
- Drizzle them with lime juice and stir so that they are coated, then add the salt, tequila seasoning and cilantro.
- Stir until flavors are mixed, and enjoy!
Have never heard of Tequila Lime Seasoning – a source please.
I’ve been able to find some in the spice section at both Whole Foods and Giant Eagle!
Love the simplicity of this side! Sometimes, simple means more flavor. And it looks perfect for summer, thanks for the recipe!