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Mexican Cucumber Salad with Corn

Refreshing Mexican Cucumber Salad with Corn for Summer Bliss

Enjoy a vibrant Mexican Cucumber Salad with Corn, featuring crunchy cucumbers, sweet corn, and creamy cotija cheese for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • ½ cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative.
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise Use light mayo to cut calories.
  • ½ cup cotija cheese Feta cheese makes a great substitute.
  • 1 medium lime Use both zest and juice for maximum flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon elote seasoning Chili powder is an alternative.
  • 1 clove garlic Mince for even distribution.
Salad
  • 4 mini cucumbers Slice thinly for the best texture.
  • 1 cup frozen corn Thaw beforehand, or grill fresh corn.
  • ¼ cup cilantro Optional, feel free to omit.
  • ¼ cup minced red onion Adds a splash of color.
  • to taste sea salt Enhances all flavors.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime zest and juice, elote seasoning, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Vegetable Preparation
  1. Slice mini cucumbers thinly and add to the dressing. Add thawed corn, minced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Gently fold the ingredients into the dressing, ensuring everything is coated without mashing the cucumbers.
Flavor Adjustments
  1. Taste the salad and adjust sea salt and elote seasoning as needed.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh; store the dressing separately until serving for maximum crispness.

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