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Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and spicy cucumber salad with the flavors of jalapeno poppers. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 Persian cucumbers unpeeled
  • 0.5 red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 3-4 tbsp cream cheese preferably with herbs
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.333 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 3-4 tbsp sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 tsp soy sauce regular or light (optional)
  • Sesame seeds black & white (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers into ½ cm thick slices.
  2. Add sliced cucumbers to a bowl or jar.
  3. Dice red onions and jalapenos and add to cucumbers.
  4. Add cream cheese, yogurt, garlic powder, paprika, salt, cheddar, and soy sauce.
  5. Toss or shake until dressing coats everything evenly.
  6. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and enjoy cold!

Notes

Adjust the amount of jalapeno to control the spiciness.