Description
A creamy, spicy, and refreshing cucumber salad that brings the bold flavor of jalapeno poppers into a light, summer-ready dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 3–4 tablespoons cream cheese (preferably with herbs), softened
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 3–4 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
- Black and white sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds and place in a mixing bowl.
- Dice the red onion and jalapeno (remove seeds for milder heat) and add to the bowl.
- Add softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt or sour cream to the veggies.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Add soy sauce if using.
- Mix in shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Toss everything until evenly coated in creamy dressing. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a vegan twist, use plant-based cream cheese and yogurt, and replace cheddar with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese. Chill before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 554mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: jalapeno popper cucumber salad, spicy salad, creamy cucumber salad, summer side dish