Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cucumbers, very finely sliced
4 tablespoons minced cilantro, to taste
Instructions:
Dice the jalapeno and garlic and add to a medium-sized bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Use a whisk to incorporate the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Set aside.
Finely slice the cucumbers. Add the cucumbers to the dressing and stir together. Finely mince the cilantro and add it to the bowl. Stir to combine. You can either let it sit in the fridge to marinate for a couple hours, or serve it immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe Credit: The Food Charlatan
