Mexican Style Cucumbers (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers with lime, chili powder, and seasonings for a zesty Mexican-inspired snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced into rounds or sticks

→ Citrus

02 - 1 large lime, juiced

→ Seasonings

03 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (such as Tajín or regular chili powder)
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese (omit for vegan/dairy-free)

# Directions:

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers in a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Drizzle the lime juice over the cucumbers.
03 - Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese, if using. Serve immediately.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under ten minutes with almost zero cleanup required afterward
  • The lime and chili combination somehow makes cucumbers taste like a completely different vegetable
02 -
  • Let these sit too long and they will start releasing water and getting soggy, so dress them right before serving
  • The lime needs to hit the cucumbers before the seasonings, creating a natural adhesive that helps everything stick
03 -
  • Do not skip the step of tasting and adjusting, because personal spice tolerance varies wildly
  • If making these ahead, keep the components separate and combine just before serving

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