Cilantro-lime cucumber salad
This easy cucumber salad is fast and fresh.The cilantro adds the perfect twist !
Ingredients
1 jalapeno seeded,and finely diced
2 cloves garlic,finely minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cucumbers, very finely sliced (see the photo)
4 tablespoons minced cilantro to taste
Directions
1. Mix diced jalapeno and minced garlic in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice,crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.
Use a whisk to incorporate the 3 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
3. Finely slice the cucumbers a sharp knife will do the trick. Add the cucumbers to the
dressing and stir together.
dressing and stir together.
4. Finely add minced cilantro to the bowl. Stir to combine. You can either let it
sit in the fridge to marinate for a couple hours or serve immediately.
