Cucumber Radish Salsa

Name: Cucumber Radish Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber; 1/2 lb. radishes (approximately 12 small radishes); 1/4 onion; 1/2 Serrano pepper; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1 lime; 1 garlic clove; 1/4 teaspoon salt; freshly cracked pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
3 cups
Calories
108 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Cucumber Radish Salsa

Talon Bruce

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This Cucumber Radish Salsa is a great example of how easy it can be to build salsas that don't rely on tomatoes or tomatillos. A light, vibrant salsa that works great on tacos, tostadas, and even pita bread.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 English cucumber
1/2 lb. radishes (approximately 12 small radishes)
1/4 onion
1/2 Serrano pepper
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 lime
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly cracked pepper

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Instructions

Give the radishes, cilantro, cucumber and serrano a good rinse under cold water.
Remove stems and chop up the following ingredients, adding to a mixing bowl: 1 English cucumber, 1/2 lb. radishes, 1/4 onion, 1/2 serrano, 1/2 bunch cilantro, 1 garlic clove.
Add the juice of a single lime (approximately 2 tablespoons) along with 1/4 teaspoon salt and some freshly cracked black pepper. Combine well.
Taste for heat and seasoning. I added another pinch of salt and another squeeze of lime to this batch.
If you want a more homogeneous flavor, keep chopping until the mixture is finely diced.
Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

I usually twist off and discard the thicker, bottom portions of the cilantro but keep the upper portion of the stems.
I think it's worth using an English cucumber as the crisp crunch works well in this recipe.
The heat-salt-juice levels might take some tweaking but it's worth experimenting with them. You'll be able to apply similar proportions to other, similar salsas.