CILANTRO LIME CUCUMBER SALAD

December 15, 2015

Looking for a fresh after-workout snack or a light side salad? There is nothing more refreshing than cucumber with cilantro and a hint of jalapeño!
Done in no time – but tastes even better if you leave it to marinate for a few minutes.
If you made it in advance and kept it in the fridge – let the salad sit on the counter for a little while before serving – the olive oil solidifies slightly when it’s cold.

CILANTRO LIME CUCUMBER SALAD

• 1 jalapeño
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cucumbers
• 4 tablespoons cilantro

_ seed and finely dice jalapeño

_ finely mince garlic

_ slice cucumber into very fine slices

_ combine jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, red pepper, salt, pepper and olive oil in a bowl

_ whisk until well combined

_ add cucumber to the dressing and stir to combine

_ finely mince the cilantro and add to the bowl

_ let it sit to marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving

Tags: cilantro, cucumber, lime, salad