Cucumber Chili Salad

The crisp coolness of the cucumber with the contrasting heat of the pepper makes this a crowd pleaser. Just think 'cucumber mojito.'

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 56 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or to taste
• 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
• ½ red onion, sliced thin
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint, or to taste
• 1 large cucumber - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into bite-size pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss cucumber, serrano chile pepper, red onion, and mint together in a bowl. Pour lime juice and grapeseed oil over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Add sugar, salt, and black pepper; stir.

Step 2

Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.