By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 4
57 cal · 15 min
Spicy Cucumber & Orange Salad
Recipe GLPR34565121f720d8
A refreshing and zesty salad combining crisp cucumber slices with juicy orange segments, livened up with a kick of chili powder and brightened with citrus juice. This vibrant dish is perfect as a light side or palate cleanser.
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Ingredients
2 medium cucumbers
2 medium oranges
1 medium lemon or lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before preparing food.
Rinse the cucumbers, oranges, and lemon or lime under cold running water to remove any dirt or residue.
Slice the cucumbers into thin, even rounds or half-moons.
Peel the oranges and separate them into segments. Cut each segment into bite-sized pieces, removing any excess white pith if desired.
Transfer the cucumber slices and orange pieces to a medium bowl.
Squeeze the lemon or lime juice over the cucumber and orange mixture, then sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Comments
This is a straightforward salad with ingredients every Charlotte grocer carries year-round—cucumbers and oranges are standard at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart, and chili powder and salt are pantry staples. The 15-minute time is honest; you're just washing, cutting, and tossing. Cost per serving runs around $1.50, driven entirely by the citrus and cucumber, which are affordable. The real limitation is that this is a fresh, crunchy side best eaten the same night—it doesn't reheat and gets soggy within hours—so you'll want to make it on the day you serve it, not ahead of time.
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