Best Zesty Cucumber Salsa Recipes

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

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

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

SPICY CUCUMBER SALSA

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Serve with our Spice-Rubbed Grilled Salmon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 seedless cucumbers (2 pounds)
2 medium shallots, peeled and trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh mint, chopped medium fine
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Peel cucumbers in strips for a striped effect. Cut in half lengthwise; remove any seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.
Combine cucumbers, shallots, jalapeno, and mint. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until combined. Pour over cucumbers, and toss gently to combine. Serve.

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

COOL CUCUMBER SALSA

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Make and share this Cool Cucumber Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by J92839

Categories Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 large cucumbers, diced
6 vine ripe tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, diced
1 diced jalapeno
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine ingredients in a large bowl.
Add vinegar, ranch dressing, salt and pepper; toss until well coated.
Add a pinch of sugar to balance the vinegary taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.1, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 1.9

ZESTY CUCUMBER SALSA

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Make and share this Zesty Cucumber Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kate DeMello

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced
1 medium sweet purple onion, diced
2 green onions, chopped,including most of the greens
3 -4 shallots, peeled and minced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced,to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 stalk celery, diced
2 -3 fresh limes, juice of
1 lime, zest of
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together, cover and allow to sit for at least an hour before serving.
To really let the flavors mingle, allow to chill for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.4

10 MINUTE ZESTY SALSA

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The view from our mountain home includes Pike's Peak, so we frequently dine on our wraparound porch in good weather. During family get-togethers, we often savor this salsa with chips while we feast on the natural beauty all around us.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 tablespoon seeded chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash salt
Dash pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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