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Cucumber Salsa

Homemade Salsa is always a favorite, and this Cucumber Salsa is especially perfect for summer! Made with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro, it's crisp, flavorful, and so refreshing!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber about 2 1/2 cups chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1/3 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 jalapeño minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Chop the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and onions into small pieces, about 1/4 inch. Add them to a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Mince the jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat as desired), cilantro, and fresh garlic. Add it to the chopped veggies in the bowl. 
  3. Squeeze in the fresh citrus juices and add the salt.
  4. Stir well; enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Recipe variations:
  • Use any type of cucumbers
  • Peel the cucumbers according to your preferences
  • Use any color of bell pepper
  • Add serrano or habanero peppers for more heat
  • Add chopped avocado 
  • Add additional seasonings, such as chili powder, cumin, or coriander

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g