Description
A refreshing and zesty salad combining cucumbers, tomatoes, and a creamy jalapeño dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the cucumber and halve the grape tomatoes, placing them in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt until creamy.
- Stir in the grated cheddar, chopped jalapeños, lime juice, garlic seasoning, onion flakes, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the cucumber and tomatoes, gently folding to coat the veggies.
- If desired, add the chopped cilantro for freshness.
- Let the salad sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, use more jalapeños.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for better flavor.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg