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Mexican-style cucumbers

Mexican-style Cucumbers

This recipe features refreshing cucumbers marinated in a tangy mixture, perfect as a side dish or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Cucumbers

  • 500 g Cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds

Marinade

  • 250 ml Vinegar
  • 250 ml Water
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1 Dried chili (optional, for heat)
  • 5 Black peppercorns
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • a small handful Fresh herbs (such as dill or cilantro), roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 small Red onion, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic, dried chili, black peppercorns, and bay leaf.
  • Add the sliced cucumbers, chopped herbs, olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, and red onion. Mix well.

Notes

Let the cucumbers marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
Keyword cucumber salad, Mexican-style cucumbers, refreshing side dish