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Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad

Zesty Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad for Fresh Flavor Fun

A refreshing Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad combining spicy jalapenos, creamy cheese, and crunchy Persian cucumbers in just five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Persian Cucumbers Slice into rounds
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Diced
  • 1 whole Jalapeno Chopped, adjust by taste
For the Dressing
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream Adjust as preferred
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Or regular paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Coarse Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Optional, use low-sodium if desired
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mandoline
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Slice the Persian cucumbers into ½ cm (¼") thick rounds.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the freshly sliced cucumbers, diced red onion, and chopped jalapenos.
  3. Add cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), garlic powder, smoked paprika, and coarse sea salt to the vegetable mixture.
  4. Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and optional soy sauce to the salad mixture.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Before serving, toss gently and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Store cucumbers and dressing separately if preparing in advance.

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