Lunche for 5
Mexican Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and scallions mix with lime, herbs, oil, and chile for a fresh salad.
$5.53for 4 servings
$1.38 per serving$5.53 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetLunchesSide dishesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 3 | $2.67Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.46Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.77Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.54Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb persian or english cucumbers
- 2 ripe roma tomatoes or other ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 large red onion
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 1/2 scallions
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced mint
- 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried mexican oregano or regular dried mediterranean oregano
- 1 /4 teaspoon arbol chile powder or ancho chile powder for a milder flavor
Steps
- Slice the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and scallions.
- Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, oregano, chile powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the vegetables and mint, then toss until coated.
- Chill the salad for 20 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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