Description
A refreshing salad with crisp cucumber, tangy Cotija cheese, and zesty lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices and Cotija cheese.
- Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use Persian cucumbers for a sweeter taste.
- Add diced avocado for extra creaminess.
- Adjust lime juice to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cucumber salad, Cotija cheese, lime, Mexican salad, easy salad