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Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad

Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad: A Cool, Spicy Treat!

Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad is a light, refreshing, and low-carb dish, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Persian cucumbers Can be peeled for a softer bite.
  • 1 medium Red onion Substitute with green onions for a milder flavor.
  • 1 medium Jalapeno Adjust quantity based on desired spice level.
For the Dressing
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Use herbed cream cheese for added flavor.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt/Sour cream May substitute with mayonnaise for richer taste.
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika Use regular paprika if unavailable.
  • 1 tsp Coarse sea salt Use regular salt if preferred.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese Feel free to substitute with a cheese of your choice.
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce Optional, can be omitted if avoiding soy.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds Used for garnish.

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the cucumbers: Wash and slice Persian cucumbers into ½ cm thick rounds.
  2. Prepare the mixing bowl: Transfer cucumbers into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the vegetables: Finely dice the red onion and jalapeno, then stir into the bowl.
  4. Mix the creamy dressing: Incorporate cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and sea salt.
  5. Toss the ingredients: Carefully toss until everything is coated with the dressing.
  6. Transfer and garnish: Move salad to a serving plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  7. Chill before serving: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mix gently to preserve cucumber crunch. Allow to chill to enhance flavors. Use herbed cream cheese for depth of flavor.

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