Description
Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers with zesty jalapenos and creamy cheeses. This delightful salad adds a flavorful kick to any meal, making it perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners at home. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 2 medium jalapenos (diced)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds.
- Halve jalapenos, remove seeds for less heat if desired, and dice finely.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with lime juice until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
- Gently fold in cucumbers and jalapenos. Add chopped cilantro last.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg