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Cuban Cucumber Salad

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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

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Questions

How long does Cuban Cucumber Salad take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Let sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld."

Is Cuban Cucumber Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Cuban Cucumber Salad carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many carbs are in Cuban Cucumber Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 80 calories, with 1 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Cuban Cucumber Salad?

Water seeps out of the cucumbers as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Cuban Cucumber Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Cuban Cucumber Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the cucumbers drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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