Caribbean Cucumber Salad
Try this Caribbean cucumber salad. This non-creamy cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1 lime (small lime, juice only)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 garlic (minced)
- 1 scallion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/4 tsp scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl add cucumbers, lime juice, and olive oil.2 cucumbers, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lime
- Mix well to coat the cucumbers.
- Next add salt, garlic, scallions, red onion, garlic, and black pepper.1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 scallion, 1/4 cup red onion, 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Stir gently and let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour (for best flavor).
- The longer it sits the better it tastes so if you can let it sit overnight in the fridge, that's even better.
- Enjoy!
Notes
For this healthy cucumber recipe, it's important to start with very thinly sliced cucumbers. Use a good knife or use a mandoline to get the slices just right. If you want to get fancy, a KitchenAid with a spiralizer attachment.
For best results, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 days for best flavor. But, if you're short on time, 1-2 hours will do.
Start with organic cucumbers for best nutrition and results.
Feel free to add a little scotch bonnet pepper or hot pepper for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 992mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 2mg
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