Mexican Style Cucumbers with Lime (Printable)

Refreshing cucumbers with zesty lime, chili, and spices for a light, crisp bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Citrus

02 - 1 large lime, juiced

→ Seasonings

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

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese (omit for vegan/dairy-free)

# How to Make It:

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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like something from a street vendor in Mexico City
  • The combination of crisp cucumber and bright lime juice is impossibly refreshing
  • You can keep all the ingredients on hand for instant snack attacks
02 -
  • These need to be eaten within an hour or the cucumbers start releasing water and getting soggy
  • If you want to meal prep them, keep the lime juice separate and dress right before serving
  • The chili powder can turn everything slightly red overnight, so add it fresh if presentation matters
03 -
  • English cucumbers work beautifully here and require almost no prep since the skins are so tender
  • If your limes aren't yielding much juice, microwave them for 15 seconds before squeezing

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