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Homemade Mexican Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring cucumbers, lime, and cilantro that's perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad ingredients
  • 2 whole cucumbers, diced Choose firm cucumbers for crunch.
  • 1/2 whole red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 whole tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Can substitute with parsley if needed.
Dressing
  • 1 whole lime, juiced Add just before serving for best flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, red onion, tomato, and cilantro.
  2. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Toss everything together until well combined.
  5. Serve chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. You can also add diced avocados or jalapeños for variations.