Mexican Cucumber Snack (pepinos con chile)

⏱️ 10 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Easy
mexican snacks
Mexican Cucumber Snack (pepinos con chile)
Nutrition per Serving
23
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Carbs
0g
Fat

Pepinos con chile is a Mexican cucumber snack that is made with sliced cucumbers seasoned with chili powder, lime juice, and salt. The combination of flavors makes it a mouthwatering and addictive treat for those who enjoy a balance of heat and tanginess with a hint of natural sweetness from the cucumber.

📝 Ingredients

  • 4 medium cucumbers
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tajín chili powder (or any chili powder you prefer)
  • 2 teaspoons chamoy salsa (or your favorite Mexican hot sauce)
  • 2 limes (juice)
  • salt (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Wash the cucumbers. Peel them and cut them into thick slices, sticks, or any other format you like.
  2. 2Place them in a serving platter or arrange the sticks on cups.
  3. 3Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cucumbers and sprinkle with tajin seasoning or chili powder.
  4. 4Drizzle them with Chamoy, or Valentina salsa, or your preferred hot salsa.
  5. 5Add a pinch of salt and serve.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Maricruz Avalos Flores on maricruzavalos.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.