Lime Cucumber Salsa

Name: Lime Cucumber Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, seeded and diced; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

This unique salsa tastes terrific with chicken and fish, on top of baked potatoes or eaten as a dip with tortilla chips.—Marcia Kwiecinski, Corregidor, Philippines

Ingredients

1 large cucumber, seeded and diced
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Editor's Note

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

Nutrition Facts

3 tablespoons: 25 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Lime Cucumber Salsa in Taste of Home June/July 1999

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Patty

Jun 26, 2018

I wonder if this recipe can be canned?
mrsnelson1530

Apr 24, 2018

Made this recipe so many times. Really good in the summer may add avocado in it next time for creaminess.
JCV4

Apr 28, 2014

Nice, refreshing flavors. Very easy to make, too. Thanks!
newhousewife10

Jun 24, 2011

Excellent recipe. I used as an appetizer with tortilla chips and jalapeno cheddar crackers. Quick to make, light, simple, and delicious! It was very refreshing on a hot summer day.