Best Caribbean Cucumber Salad Recipes

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QUICK AND SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD



Quick and Spicy Cucumber Salad image

A refreshing spicy and crunchy taste, this cucumber salad is marinated with lime juice, habanero pepper, garlic, salt, pepper and a little bit of Caribbean love. A Caribbean way to create quick and easy salads.

Provided by Gemma

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 young cucumbers (cut into thin slices)
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1 scallion (sliced thin)
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
1 hot pepper (seeded, thinly sliced (Habanero or Scotch Bonnet))
Juice of 1 - 2 limes

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber slices in a large bowl with the garlic, scallion and hot pepper. Add salt, pepper and lime juice last. Gently mix well. Store in refrigerator until serving time.
  • Bring to room temperature and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams

CARIBBEAN CUCUMBER SALAD



Caribbean Cucumber Salad image

I like this salad in the summer with our BBQ evenings. It is tart and a little hot. If you don't do hot so well, use one pepper.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large cucumbers, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
2 small chili peppers, seeded and minced (I use jalapeno)
3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumbers lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon or melon baller.
  • Slice each half into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt.
  • Toss gently and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Place the cucumbers in a serving bowl and add the chilies, lime juice, and garlic.
  • Toss well.
  • Cover and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1172.8, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 7.3, Protein 2.8

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