Jalapeño Popper Cucumber Salad

Recipe by Daily Disher

Jalapeño Popper Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumbers with a creamy jalapeño-studded dressing, cheddar cheese, and bacon for a cooling yet spicy side dish.

Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups cucumbers, sliced

½ cup cream cheese, softened

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 cup jalapeños, deseeded and diced

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons crumbled bacon

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and well blended.

Add the lime juice to the cream cheese mixture and stir until thoroughly incorporated for a zesty flavor.

Gently fold in the sliced cucumbers, ensuring they are coated evenly with the creamy dressing.

Add the diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Stir the salad mixture thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout.

Transfer the cucumber salad to a serving dish and garnish with crumbled bacon.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve for a chilled, refreshing experience.

Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

Protein:

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

This Jalapeño Popper Cucumber Salad captures all the beloved flavors of jalapeño poppers in a fresh, cooling salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings. The creamy cream cheese and mayo dressing gets a zesty kick from lime juice and diced jalapeños, while crisp cucumbers provide the perfect cooling contrast. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, it’s a crowd-pleasing side dish that brings heat and comfort to any meal.

If you love bold, spicy flavors like this, you’ll also enjoy our Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad with its similar creamy heat and satisfying textures. For another refreshing cucumber-based dish, try the Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad, which offers that same crisp freshness with colorful, garden-fresh appeal.

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