Mexican Style Cucumbers with Lime (Print)

Crisp cucumbers with lime, chili, and salt—perfectly refreshing.

# 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)

# How To Make It:

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 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something youd buy at a fancy market
  • The combination of cool crisp cucumber with zesty lime and warm chili is incredibly addictive
02 -
  • These are best eaten within an hour or two of making them since the cucumbers will start to release water and get soggy
  • If you need to make them ahead toss everything except the salt and add that right before serving
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty striped patterns on the cucumber skin before slicing
  • Let the seasoned cucumbers sit for 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld

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