Crisp Cucumber Salsa

Name: Crisp Cucumber Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped cucumber, peeled and seeded; 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; Baked tortilla chip scoops

Here's a fantastic way to use cucumbers. You'll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super fresh flavors. —Charlene Skjerven, Hoolpe, North Dakota

Ingredients

2 cups finely chopped cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin and seasoned salt. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with chips.

Test Kitchen Tips

Don't skip seeding the cucumber. Otherwise you may end up with watery salad.

To make seeding a breeze, halve cucumbers lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the pulpy centers.

This is a stellar topping for simple grilled salmon.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 16 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food.

Originally published as Crisp White Salsa in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010

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adamsme47

Dec 15, 2018

Boring, made exactly as stated minus cilantro-don't like, very bland. Going to add some dill to see if that helps, won't make again.
Jilly22

May 14, 2018

Delicious, fresh and light. Perfect for a warm night when you need to bring or serve an appetizer. It was a lot of work to chop all the ingredients.
mrscrazyed1

Feb 27, 2018

This was great! Enjoyed it so much as a dip for chips, had the leftover salsa all by itself for lunch the next day.
suefalk

Sep 7, 2017

Amazing! I added fresh dill in place of Cilantro. This recipe is a keeper!!
glue82

Aug 2, 2016

Our family enjoyed this. Although it is not as exciting as traditional salsa, we think it is a great way to use part of our cucumber excess. I did not have any tomato or cilantro and will make this again when I have all the ingredients! ??
newgrandma

May 31, 2016

I thought it was okay but probably will not make it again. It needs more pizazz!
kkmichaelson

May 30, 2016

Delicious. I also added chopped black olives. I think it would be great on top of grilled chicken or grilled fish... especially salmon.
melel1717

May 28, 2016

This is just fresh, crispy & WONDERFUL... I added a small amount of thinly sliced red bell peppers and before it was on the table is was gone.... Making some more right now.... try it and enjoy....
katie2375

Oct 23, 2015

Different and refreshing!
cherylmuellner

Sep 11, 2015

did not like this for all the work involved