Description
A refreshing cucumber salad with cotija cheese and lime dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers and cotija cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture.
- Add chopped cilantro and gently toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños.
- Serve with tortilla chips for a crunchy texture.
- Adjust lime juice to taste for desired acidity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, cotija cheese, lime dressing, summer salad, Mexican cuisine