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Cucumber Tajín Salad with Thai Basil, Cilantro & Citrus Vinegar

Name: Cucumber Tajín Salad with Thai Basil, Cilantro & Citrus Vinegar
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: About 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 small (4-inch) snacking cucumbers, quartered lengthwise; 1/4-1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1 small handful Thai basil, torn; Juice of 1-2 limes, to taste; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1/2-1 tbsp Tajín Clásico; 1/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste; 1/2 tsp agave syrup or sugar (optional but recommended); Small pinch ground cumin (optional)

Bright herb-heavy cucumber salad with Tajín, lime, white wine vinegar, and optional agave and cumin.

Salads Sides Mexican Latin About 2 servings Prep 15 min Total 15 min

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Ingredients

4 small (4-inch) snacking cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
1/4-1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 small handful Thai basil, torn
Juice of 1-2 limes, to taste
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2-1 tbsp Tajín Clásico
1/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp agave syrup or sugar (optional but recommended)
Small pinch ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine cucumbers, cilantro, and Thai basil.
Add lime juice, vinegar, Tajín, salt, pepper, and agave or sugar if using.

Prep
Mix well to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Cooking
Optional: add a pinch of ground cumin for warmth, stir, and taste again.
Serve immediately, or chill 10-15 minutes so the herbs infuse.

Notes

A tiny bit of agave or sugar (about ½ tsp) balances the lime and vinegar.
Use just a dusting of cumin if using; it is grounding but not traditional.

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Anonymous 2026-08-12

Crisp and punchy. Disappeared fast at the table.