Crisp Cucumber Salsa Recipe
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Crisp Cucumber Salsa is a crunchy, bright, slightly spicy dip that is perfect for your next party or bbq. Using fresh cucumbers, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and finely diced tomato. Finish with garlic, lemon and lime juices, sour cream, and a touch of cumin for a rich, flavor filled salsa.
Cucumber salsa can be a wonderful snack, an addition to a healthy wrap, or served with chips as a crunchy side. You can play around with the ingredients to suite your preferences while still keeping the satisfying texture and flavor.
If you prefer cucumber salsa no tomatoes they can easily be omitted to allow the cucumber to shine and reduce the amount of liquid. On the flip side, if you love cucumber salsa with rotel tomatoes to increase the heat they make a fantastic salsa with crisp cucumbers.
Fresh, garden grown veggies are always the best choice when making fresh recipes like salsa, salads, and any other meal where the vegetables are the main ingredients. We have gardened for years and always recommend utilizing organic, garden produce.
If you have never had veggies other than store bought and don’t have the opportunity to grow your own, try a farmers market or your local food co-op. It’s an entirely different experience when you’re making recipes like this one with the freshest organic produce.
How do you make a Green Cucumber Salsa?
The best cucumber salsa recipe is made with fresh ingredients that balance flavor while delivering a crisp bite. It’s a refreshing salsa similar to pico de gallo with bright spices, citrus juice, and spicy heat if you want it.
The basic recipe for this salsa is cucumber, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and a bit of fresh jalapeno peppers. Chop the veggies into bite sized pieces and dress with salt and pepper. Our recipe uses a bit of sour cream to balance out the flavors, bring a creamy element, and tone down the citrus.
Recipe Tips
- You can use either corinto cucumbers or similar type. English cucumbers are firmer and also work but will give you a slightly different texture. We recommend seeding the cucumber to reduce the juices.
- To reduce prep time use your food processor to chop the veggies. This will change the appearance of the salsa but it will taste just fine.
- For the prettiest restaurant style salsa presentation hand chopping is recommended. Once you get the veggies prepped this is a ten minute recipe.
- If you really love some heat in your salsa you may want a more powerful pepper. We love this recipe exactly this way. But go ahead and experiment with the green chiles or hotter peppers.
The Process
- In a large bowl combine the prepared cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley, jalapeno, cilantro and garlic.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin and seasoned salt.
- Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate covered.
How long can you store cucumber salsa?
Because this is a firmer salsa with larger pieces as opposed to a blended salsa, we recommend serving immediately. The salsa will break down as it sits and the juices will pool. If necessary it can be stored in the fridge for a few hours, but be sure it is covered to preserve the flavor and freshness.
Fresh, raw salsa are difficult to store for extended periods because they will break down and lose flavor. For example, canning cucumber salsa is not recommended because the canning process will introduce heat. This salsa is best prepared and served fresh.
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Crisp Cucumber Salsa Recipe
Crunchy, fresh, spicy flavor poised on a chip! Add this invigorating, Crisp Cucumber salsa to your next party event. Treat your family at home, our crowd devours this refreshing Low-Sodium, Low-Sugar, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free salsa.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato, finely chopped and seeded
- 1/4 cup onion, red or white preferred-chopped small
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley-minced
- 1 large Jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4-1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, juice of one lemon-strained
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice, juice of one lime
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies by chopping by hand OR use your food processor for a quicker method.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the prepared cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley, jalapeno, cilantro and garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin and seasoned salt.
- Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with Tortilla chips or refrigerate
Notes
Using your food processor to chop the veggies works great and speeds up the prep time a lot. It WILL make your salsa a bit less beautiful but it will taste great.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 24Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 3mgSodium 58mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 1g
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Thank you for letting us know Dea, The recipe card is now updated and should work fine. Please let us know how this recipe goes for you. Have a great day!
Yum. I love cucumber and this looks incredibly tasty and refreshing.
This salsa is for you Emily! The cucumbers are great in this salsa!
This salsa looks fabulous! I love the flavors you have going on here. And, I’m super happy to see that picture of the onion; I love veggies fresh from the garden.
Thank you Debi! This salsa is best from the freshest ingredients. We love growing our own produce. Such flavor!
Thank you Debi! We love to grow our own veggies! They add a lot of flavor and are so rewarding to grow. Lol, garden junkies here 🙂
Sounds so fresh and lovely!! Perfect summertime salsa!!
This looks like such a delicious and fresh salsa 🙂
Thank you Nicole, it really is!
What a refreshing salad. I love cucumber and salsa recipes.
Thank you this is a refreshing zippy salsa!
This is the kind of recipe I need in my life with summer just round the corner.
You will love it Mabintu!
It has many of the flavors we use here in Greece and I love the addition of cumin!
I’ hope you try this salsa Katerina. I think you’ll love it!
This salsa looks so fresh and delicious! It’s a sure winner for any summer party! Pinned, too.
Thank you Abigail. It is a big hit at parties!
This salsa looks so fresh! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for stopping over Elena!
I’ve never thought about using cucumber in salsa, how refreshing and tasty. Must try this.
I hope you do. Your taste buds will thank you!Thanks for stopping by Culinary Ginger!
Such a delicious idea, looks perfect for summer! I have so many cukes growing, will have to try your recipe! Nettie
Nettie that is how this recipe came about last summer. We had a bumper crop of cucumbers. This is a great way of using them up. Everyone that tried crisp cucumber salsa, and I made it for several parties, loved it. ENJOY!
What a refreshing salad that would be great at any BBQ! Love lime as always thinks it brings out more flavor!
Joanne, It’s great to see you! Lime definitely adds a lot to this recipe. The flavors are bright and clean.
this looks wonderful! well done on growing so many of the components of this salsa!
Hi Nazima, We love to garden. My husband, Dave, is the garden guy around here. He enjoys his hobby immensely! It’s really fun for me to make food with our fresh garden produce. This salsa was one of our favorite recipes las summer. It’s a perfect side or dip with grill food!
I am making your recipe this summer, 100%!! Looks fantastic, printing it out now!!
Wonderful Tara! I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Thanks so much for stopping by to leave a comment!