Description
This Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy cheese, and zesty jalapenos. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual gatherings, this salad delivers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Whip it up in under 20 minutes for an easy side dish or appetizer that truly shines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers), diced
- 1 cup jalapenos (2–3 medium), finely chopped (seeds optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the jalapenos, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the diced cucumbers and chopped jalapenos gently to maintain cucumber integrity.
- Stir in freshly chopped cilantro.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg