Cuban Cucumber Salad

Name: Cuban Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic clove, minced; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Crisp cucumbers and thin red onions tossed in a bright garlic and lime vinaigrette. A simple, refreshing side dish traditional to Cuban meals.

15 minEasyServes 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic clove, minced
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper until combined.
2

In a large bowl, combine the 2 thinly sliced English cucumbers and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion.
3

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
4

Let sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Questions

How long does Cuban Cucumber Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cuban Cucumber Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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