Description
This Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and creamy twist on a classic salad. With crunchy cucumbers, spicy jalapenos, and a creamy cheese dressing, this salad is packed with flavor and perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Cucumber Salad:
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- ½ red onion
- 1 jalapeno
Creamy Dressing:
- 3–4 tbsp cream cheese (preferably with herbs)
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp coarse sea salt
- 3–4 tbsp sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp soy sauce (optional)
- Sesame seeds (black & white, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers: Slice the cucumber without peeling it into ¼-inch thick slices.
- Prepare the salad: Add cucumbers to a mixing bowl and top with diced red onions, jalapenos, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, cheddar cheese, and soy sauce.
- Toss the salad: Mix everything together until well combined.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve cold.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by removing the jalapeno seeds or adding more for extra heat.
- Feel free to customize the salad with additional toppings like crispy bacon or diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad, cucumber salad, creamy salad, easy salad recipe
