Description
This Cool Cucumber Salsa is a refreshing and flavorful appetizer perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and spicy jalapeños creates a delicious salsa that pairs well with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled dishes.
Ingredients
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Cucumber Salsa:
- 2 cups finely diced cucumber (peeled and seeded)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Add Flavors: Drizzle lime juice and white wine vinegar over the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Combine Well: Toss everything together until evenly mixed. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, add 1/2 cup diced mango or pineapple.
- For a milder salsa, use less jalapeño or a milder pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
