Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, crushed

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • black pepper, to taste

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cucumbers, very finely sliced

  • 4 tablespoons cilantro, minced, to taste

Instructions

  • Dice the jalapeno and garlic and add to a medium-sized bowl.

  • Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Use a whisk to incorporate the 3 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.

  • Finely slice the cucumbers. Add the cucumbers to the dressing and stir together.

  • Finely mince the cilantro and add it to the bowl. Stir to combine. You can either let it sit in the fridge to marinate for a couple hours, or serve immediately.

Haley Smith