Description
This Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic salad, combining the flavors of a jalapeno popper with crisp cucumbers. Creamy and zesty, it’s perfect for a light meal or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Cucumber Salad:
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- ½ red onion
- 1 jalapeno
Creamy Dressing:
- 3–4 tbsp cream cheese (preferably with herbs)
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp coarse sea salt
- 3–4 tbsp sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp soy sauce (regular or light (optional))
- Sesame seeds (black & white (for garnish))
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumbers: Slice the cucumber without peeling it with a mandolin or by a sharp knife on a cutting board into ½ cm (¼”) thick slices.
- Prepare the Salad: Add the sliced cucumbers to a mixing bowl or a jar. Dice the red onions and jalapenos and add them on top of the cucumbers.
- Make the Dressing: Add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, flaky sea salt, cheddar cheese, and soy sauce. Toss everything well to coat.
- Combine and Serve: Transfer the salad onto a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy chilled!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Popper, Cucumber Salad, Creamy Dressing, Easy Recipe
