Cucumber Salsa
A crisp, fresh salsa of cucumber, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or alongside grilled foods.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the cucumber, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro under cool running water, then dry them thoroughly.
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Step 2
Trim and dice the cucumber, then core and dice the tomatoes. Transfer both to the mixing bowl.
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Step 3
Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño, then chop the cilantro. Add them to the cucumber and tomato.
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Step 4
Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper together in the small bowl.
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Step 5
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently. Rest the salsa in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash produce and hands thoroughly. Refrigerate the finished salsa promptly in a covered container and use within 2 days.
Risk factors
- raw produce
- knife handling
- jalapeño irritation
- room-temperature holding