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Tajin Creamy Cucumber Salad with Queso Fresco

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Tajin creamy cucumber salad with queso fresco is a quick, no-cook recipe made with sour cream, lime, and queso fresco. A great warm-weather side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slicing cucumbers organic, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1½ tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp Tajin
  • 4 oz queso fresco crumbled, or crumbled cotija cheese (saltier)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ⅛ tsp cracked black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 2 Spoons for tossing
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

Prep
  1. Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a large bowl with ½ tbsp lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  2. Rinse and chop the cilantro.
  3. Crumble the queso fresco and set a small amount aside for topping.
Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the cucumbers and add them to the bowl with the onions.
  2. In a second bowl, mix sour cream, remaining lime juice, Tajin, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions.
  4. Add the chopped cilantro and toss gently using two spoons.
  5. Add most of the queso fresco and toss again until well mixed.
  6. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve cold with the reserved cheese crumbled on top.

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