Description
Spicy Spiral Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers with zesty lime and a kick of chili flakes. Perfect for summer picnics or as a light meal, this salad is not just visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrients. Its easy preparation makes it an ideal choice for any occasion, promising to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, spiralized
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Spiralize the cucumbers.
- Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with chili flakes. Toss well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg