THAI CUCUMBER AND MINT SALSA

Thai Cucumber And Mint Salsa image

This salsa makes a wonderful garnish for grilled fish. It can be used as a salad, garnished with grilled shrimp, bass or snapper, as well as chicken.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories easy, side dish

Time P2DT2h5m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 small Thai chili pepper, seeded, deveined and minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh coriander, minced
1/2 cup fresh mint, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil, minced
2 scallions, rinsed and minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

Combine all of the ingredients in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 79, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams