Description
Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances spicy jalapenos with creamy cheese and crunchy cucumbers. This salad is an ideal choice for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light side at dinner. In just five minutes, you can prepare a flavorful blend of ingredients that tantalizes the taste buds and keeps you cool on hot days. The best part? You can customize the heat level to suit your preferences, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- ½ red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 3–4 tbsp cream cheese (preferably herbed)
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp coarse sea salt
- 3–4 tbsp sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional: ¼ tsp soy sauce, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into ½ cm thick rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers with diced red onions and jalapenos.
- Add cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and cheddar cheese.
- If desired, drizzle soy sauce over the mixture.
- Toss well until all ingredients are coated evenly.
- Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy chilled!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: SIDES
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg