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Viral Mexican Cucumber Salad Recipe

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This Viral Mexican Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish combining crisp cucumbers, charred corn, and a creamy cottage cheese and Cotija dressing infused with zesty lime and elote seasoning. Perfect as a light side or a healthy snack, it’s quick to prepare and packed with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • 1½ cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 tbsp elote seasoning
  • Avocado oil or cooking spray, for cooking

Dressing

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 tbsp Cotija cheese, grated
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tsp elote seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. Prepare the skillet and corn: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with avocado oil or cooking spray. Add the thawed corn and 1 tablespoon elote seasoning. Cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is lightly charred, roasted, and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Mix the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, chopped fresh cilantro, and finely diced red onion. Add the roasted corn to the bowl and toss everything together to combine evenly.
  3. Make the dressing: In a blender or food processor, add the full-fat cottage cheese, grated Cotija cheese, lime juice, 2 teaspoons elote seasoning, and garlic cloves. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Adjust seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning or add more lime juice if desired to suit your preference.
  5. Combine and serve: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving for a cooler, more refreshing experience.

Notes

  • Use Persian cucumbers for their thin skin and fewer seeds, but English cucumbers work as well.
  • Elote seasoning can be found in most grocery stores or easily made at home using a mix of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  • For a vegan substitute, replace cottage cheese and Cotija with blended silken tofu and nutritional yeast, respectively.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; longer storage might affect texture.
  • Adjust the lime juice and seasoning according to taste for more tangy or spicy flavors.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/viral-mexican-cucumber-salad-recipe/