Mexican Style Cucumbers (Printer-friendly)

Cool crisp cucumbers meet zesty lime and spicy chili for a refreshing Mexican-style treat perfect for hot days.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced into rounds or sticks

02 - 1 large lime, juiced

03 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (such as Tajín or regular chili powder)

04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

07 - 1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese (omit for vegan/dairy-free)

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers in a medium mixing bowl.

02 - Drizzle the lime juice over the cucumbers.

03 - Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.

04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

05 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese, if using. Serve immediately.

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The contrast between cool cucumber and zesty lime wakes up your palate like nothing else
It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero actual cooking required

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These cucumbers are best eaten within an hour of preparation, they'll start to release water and lose their satisfying crunch
If you're making these for a crowd, slice the cucumbers ahead but wait to add the lime and seasonings until just before serving

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Let the seasoned cucumbers sit for just five minutes before serving, the flavors meld together beautifully
If your cucumbers have thick skins, use a vegetable peeler to remove strips in a pattern for extra visual appeal