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crisp cucumber salsa

Crisp Cucumber Salsa: A Refreshing Summer Must-Try Recipe

This crisp cucumber salsa is a refreshing summer snack, packed with vibrant flavors and low in calories.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 2 cups Cucumbers finely peeled and seeded
  • 1 cup Tomatoes finely chopped and seeded
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or fresh dill for substitute
  • 1 medium Jalapeno Pepper remove seeds for milder heat
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or substitute with fresh basil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or pressed
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Reduced-Fat Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or omit for fresher taste
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt or substitute regular salt
For Serving
  • 2 cups Chips any variety of tortilla chips

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crisp Cucumber Salsa
  1. Finely peel and seed your cucumbers, then chop them into small dice for that perfect crunch. Next, do the same with ripe tomatoes, removing seeds to avoid excess moisture. Chop the red onion, jalapeño, parsley, and cilantro finely, and mince a clove of garlic.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine reduced-fat sour cream with the bright flavors of freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice. Add in ground cumin for an earthy note and seasoned salt to enhance the flavor. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the finely chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, parsley, cilantro, and minced garlic. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over your colorful vegetable mixture in the bowl. Using a spatula, fold the ingredients together gently, making sure each piece is well-coated without mashing the components.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes. Serve it chilled with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients are essential for the best flavors. Be gentle when mixing to avoid mushiness.

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