Zesty Cucumber Salad with Cotija Cheese and Chipotle Spice - chefmelt

Zesty Cucumber Salad with Cotija Cheese and Chipotle Spice - chefmelt

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Fresh cucumbers, corn, and peppers come together with a limey chipotle dressing, finished with Cotija crumbles for a bright, flavorful dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of corn (use fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1/2 a red onion, chopped into fine pieces
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped into small cubes
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced into thin pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder
  • 1/4 cup of chopped mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of tangy red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup of crumbled Cotija cheese (or substitute with feta)

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