Cucumber Salsa
Enjoy this quick, easy, and refreshing cucumber salsa as a guilt-free snack or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups seeded and diced English cucumber* 1 large English cucumber or 2 small
- ⅔ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup seeded and diced Roma tomatoes about 2 to 3 tomatoes, depending on size
- 1 jalapeno membrane removed, seeded, and diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine and coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld (stir before serving).
Notes
- *Type of cucumber: Standard cucumbers can be used instead of English cucumbers, but their skin is thicker, and seeds are larger. If using a standard cucumber, peel and deseed before dicing.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Servings: This recipe yields approximately 3 cups, which is 6 (½ cup) servings.