Mexican Cucumber Salad with Sweet Corn

This Mexican Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn. It's the perfect side dish to complement any Mexican-style meal. The combination of crisp cucumbers, sweet corn, tangy lime, and a sprinkle of chili powder offers a balance of flavors that's both light and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
  
  

• 1 cup cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  
  

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  
  

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  
  

Directions

1. Peel and dice the cucumbers and slice the red onion thinly.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, corn, and red onion.
   
   

3. Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lime juice over the vegetables.
   
   

4. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
   
   

5. Toss to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
   
   

6. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Value

• Calories: 120 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 15g
  
  

• Protein: 3g
  
  

• Fat: 7g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Fiber: 3g
  
  

• Sugar: 6g
  
  

• Sodium: 230mg