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Cucumber salad with lime and cilantro

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Category: Side Dishes, Salads

 Ingredients List

  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled or not ”“ based on your preference, sliced
  • 2-3 medium sized limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro (can also use parsley if you prefer)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt to taste

 Directions

To remove some of the bitterness/spiciness from the onions, place the onion slices in a bowl, sprinkle about ½ tablespoon of salt over the onions. Rub the salt in and then cover with water for a few minutes. Then drain and rinse the onions well.

Place the sliced cucumbers, sliced onions, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl.

Mix well, taste and add salt as needed.

Serve immediately or let rest refrigerated for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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