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Maria's Cucumber Salad

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"A co-worker was eating this dish one day and before we knew it, the whole office was hooked. It's light, refreshing and fat free." — Sandy

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2 cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 teaspoon chili powder

lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Toss the cucumber slices in a bowl with chili powder, lemon juice, and salt until well mixed. Serve immediately.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 10 mins

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Thank you Sandy for sharing this simple recipe. I love Cucumbers, and usually fix them by adding salt, pepper, Johnny's Seasoning and a tablespoon or two of Rice Vinegar. Your recipe is a very refreshing alternative for me. The fresh squeezed lemon was just right, the Chili powder was unexpected and nobody guessed the seasoning that made it so perfect. No adjustments necessary, the recipe is perfect just the way it's written. I will use this a lot. Already have plans to take it to a BBQ this week end.

—DEBI EMILEE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 23, 2011

This was just not for me. I had hoped to be pleasently surprised by what I thought was an odd combination, but no... I tried to eat them but threw they out after a few. The lemon juice made the cukes way to tart and I don't know what the chili powder added. Sorry, but I didn't like them at all and neither did the people at work that tried it out.

—DEMANDINGJAN

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30 Ratings

Jul 11, 2011

I admit to being a tad skeptical upon trying this recipe, but needed something quick. WOW! This is fantastic...don't change a thing!

—AFWife88

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Jul 27, 2011

Try adding sliced onions and fresh tomatoes in with this!

—CeCe

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Jul 13, 2011

I loved the fresh flavor of this salad. I had some cucumbers I wanted to make, but didn't want a salad with mayonnaise or sour cream. I was excited to find this, and hopeful due to the other hesitant reviewers who were pleasantly surprised. Add me as a fan of this salad! It was perfect for a warm summer evening.

—CHEFJULIE1

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Oct 04, 2011

AWESOME! My husband & I LOVED these! I didn't include my kids because love isn't even a strong enough word for how much my kids liked these! 2 cucumbers wasn't enough for them, but if I'd made enough to make them happy, they'd have been sick! FANTASTIC recipe!!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing!!!

—Busymommy

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Jul 17, 2011

Quick, easy, refreshing salad. Would be good with a Mexican meal. Hubby even loved it! Since I was using local, organic cukes (and not the grocery store cukes with the wax coating) I opted not to peel the cukes because there are nutrients and fiber in the peel. However, I must say that it would have been better if I had peeled the cukes as directed.

—KIMAR

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Jul 12, 2011

This took all of 5 minutes to make. I was hesitant, like other reviewers, about the chili powder, but it ended up being pretty good!

—MrsFisher0729

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Nutrition

Calories
26 kcal
1%

Carbohydrates
6.4 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
1 g
2%

Sodium
300 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Maria's Cucumber Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 26
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 300mg 12 %
Potassium 233mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.4g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 1g 2 %
Sugars 2.7g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 16 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 7 %

* 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.