Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad: A Fresh, Indulgent Twist
A refreshing take on the classic jalapeno popper, this salad combines the crunch of cucumbers with the creamy flavors of cheese and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: salads
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fill each cucumber half with the cheese mixture.
- Slice the filled cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapenos.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: jalapeno popper, cucumber salad, fresh salad, appetizer