
Mexican Cucumber Salad Recipe
Mexican cucumber salad combines cool and crunchy vegetables with a zap of crushed red pepper for refreshing preparations that provide cooling relief with just enough heat for interest. This balanced approach demonstrates how cooling ingredients can be enhanced with spice while the cool and crunchy description reflects appealing texture. The zap of heat adds excitement while maintaining the refreshing quality.

This Mexican cucumber salad is a combination of cool and crunchy vegetables with a zap of crushed red pepper and other seasonings. You can, of course, use fresh tomatoes, corn, and cilantro if you prefer.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained and sliced
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Place tomatoes, corn, cucumber, bell peppers, and red wine vinegar into a large serving bowl. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, cumin, cilantro, salt, and black pepper until incorporated.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
75 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 75 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 1g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Sodium 387mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 3g | 5% |
Vitamin C 50mg | 55% |
Calcium 41mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 377mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.