Cucumber salads are a staple in Mexico, featuring a variety of preparations beyond fresh salads. A Mexican-inspired cucumber salad by recipe developer Michelle Bottalico combines thinly sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro with a dressing of olive oil, lime juice, and ground cumin. The salad requires minimal preparation, featuring a 30-minute refrigeration to meld flavors. The warmth of ground cumin and the zest of fresh lime juice enhance the dish, while green chile peppers provide a variable spice level, making this salad a refreshing and adaptable summer option.
Cucumber salads are prevalent worldwide, including Mexico, where they appear in various forms such as stewed dishes and snacks with lime and chili powder.
Michelle Bottalico developed a quick cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro, dressed with olive oil, lime juice, and ground cumin.
Grinding whole cumin seeds brings out a warm, earthy flavor, complemented by freshly-squeezed lime juice for zesty brightness in the cucumber salad.
Green chile pepper adds spiciness to the salad, with options to adjust heat using serrano or jalapeño peppers, making it a flexible summer staple.
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