Best Fresh And Light Cucumber Salsa Recipes

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CUCUMBER SALSA RECIPE



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Crisp and light cucumber salsa is delicious with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. It is best when freshly made and chilled.

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cucumbers (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp cilantro (minced)
1/4 tsp dill weed (dried)
1/4 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)

Steps:

  • Add chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, dill, and garlic salt to a medium bowl.
  • Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 611 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COOL CUCUMBER SALSA



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A great way to use all those cucumbers you get from your plants! A little zing from the jalapeno and a burst of lime add a fresh taste to cucumbers in this refreshing fresh salsa.

Provided by DAWNIE1219

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, dill, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 217.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

REFRESHING CUCUMBER SALSA



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Easy to make low calorie salsa that is great with fish tacos.

Provided by Walter Masten

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ bunch fresh spinach, minced
1 cucumber, cubed
1 tomato, cubed
½ small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix spinach, cucumber, tomato, red onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 1 hour to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 191 mg, Sugar 1 g

CUCUMBER SALSA



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Zippy jalapeno, tart lime juice and garden-fresh cucumbers take center stage in this chunky salsa from Sandy Lee of Choctaw, Oklahoma. "I always have more cucumbers than I can use, so I created this recipe," she says. "It complements just about anything."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRISP CUCUMBER SALSA



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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