Cucumber Tomato Salad with Heat
Add a bold kick to your classic summer side with this vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad with Heat! Packed with crispy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this refreshing dish is elevated by the fiery addition of thinly sliced jalapeño and a tangy lime-cumin dressing lightly sweetened with honey. Fresh cilantro lends its signature brightness, while the dressing’s perfect balance of citrus and spice ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is a flavorful, nutrient-packed crowd-pleaser for summer cookouts, light lunches, or as a zippy side dish to grilled favorites. Serve immediately or let it chill to deepen the flavors—the choice is yours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry.
Slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle over the vegetables.
Thinly slice the jalapeño pepper (removing seeds for less heat, if desired) and add it to the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and tomato mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice, if needed.
Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
97 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
