Description
A simple Mexican snack,
crunchy, tangy, and spicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 1 lime, juiced
- Chile powder or Tajin or any Mexican fruit seasoning powder to taste
- Sea salt to taste
- 1 jalapeño or red chili, finely sliced or chopped
Instructions
- Chill cucumber for 30 minutes before starting.
- Peel and slice cucumber into thick slices.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy as a snack.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of chili powder or omit the jalapeño.
- To make ahead, prepare the cucumbers and store them separately from the seasoning until ready to serve to prevent them from getting soggy.
- If you don’t have lime juice, you can substitute with a small amount of white vinegar or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1