Description
These two refreshing salad recipes are perfect for summer gatherings or as a light and flavorful side dish. The Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad offers a creamy and slightly spicy twist, while the Green Goddess Salad provides a fresh and herbaceous option.
Ingredients
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Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad:
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 3–4 tablespoon cream cheese preferably with herbs
- 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 tablespoon sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce regular or light (optional)
- Sesame seeds black & white (for garnish)
Green Goddess Salad:
- 1 small head green cabbage, finely chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 English cucumber, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 to 2 avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- Chips or crackers, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad: Slice the cucumber without peeling it with a mandolin or by a sharp knife on a cutting board. Make ½ cm (¼”) thick slices. Add the sliced cucumbers to a mixing bowl or a jar. Dice the red onions and jalapenos and add them on top of the cucumbers. Add the cream cheese, greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, flaky sea salt, and cheddar cheese. Top these with a splash of soya sauce. Give everything a good toss in the bowl, or if you’re using a jar, pop on the lid and shake it up until the creamy dressing coats everything evenly. Transfer the salad onto a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy cold!
- Green Goddess Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cabbage, cucumbers, green onions, avocado, feta cheese, and pepitas. Make the Green Goddess Dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the salad is well coated. Serve with chips for dipping!
Notes
- Instead of using a jar, opt for a mixing bowl for the Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad.
- Chill the Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad for 15-20 minutes before serving for better flavor absorption.
- Store the Green Goddess Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- For the Green Goddess Salad, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat and add avocado right before serving for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 224 kcal (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 204 kcal (Green Goddess Salad)
- Sugar: 4g (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 6g (Green Goddess Salad)
- Sodium: 554mg (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 175mg (Green Goddess Salad)
- Fat: 18g (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 10g (Green Goddess Salad)
- Saturated Fat: 9g (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 3g (Green Goddess Salad)
- Carbohydrates: 9g (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 15g (Green Goddess Salad)
- Fiber: 2g (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 7g (Green Goddess Salad)
- Protein: 9g (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 8g (Green Goddess Salad)
- Cholesterol: 45mg (Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad), 11mg (Green Goddess Salad)
