Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad offers a refreshing twist on the classic flavors of jalapeno poppers in a lighter, salad form. Creamy, crunchy, and with a hint of spice, it’s a perfect side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 Persian cucumbers
Vegetables:
- ½ red onion
- 1 jalapeno
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 (regular or light (optional))
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds (black & white)
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumbers: Slice the cucumber without peeling it with a mandolin or by a sharp knife on a cutting board into ½ cm (¼”) thick slices.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the red onions and jalapenos and add them on top of the cucumbers.
- Make Dressing: Add cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, flaky sea salt, cheddar cheese, and soy sauce to the bowl.
- Toss Everything: Mix everything well until the creamy dressing coats everything evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the salad onto a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds before enjoying cold!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeno.
- For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the jalapeno before dicing.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cucumber salad, Jalapeno popper, Easy recipe, Creamy salad
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