Mexican Style Cucumbers with Lime (Printable)

Fresh cucumbers with lime, chili, and salt create this zesty Mexican-inspired snack ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced into rounds or sticks

→ Citrus

02 - 1 large lime, juiced

→ Seasonings

03 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (such as Tajín or regular chili powder)
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese (omit for vegan/dairy-free)

# Steps:

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers in a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Drizzle the lime juice over the cucumbers.
03 - Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese, if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes literally 10 minutes from start to finish
  • The lime and chili combination wakes up your entire palate
  • Perfect for when you want something fresh but not boring
02 -
  • Letting them sit for 5 minutes makes them even better, but honestly, they're good immediately
  • The cucumbers will release some water and get a little softer over time, so eat them within an hour
03 -
  • Use a microplane to zest a little lime into the mix for extra bright flavor
  • If serving a crowd, double or triple the recipe because people will keep grabbing them

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