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Cucumber Salsa [Cucumber Pico de Gallo]
This cucumber salsa combines diced peeled cucumbers, fresh lemon or lime juice, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced or flake chilies for heat. Olive oil rounds out the dressing, while salt and black pepper season the mix. The result is a refreshing, chunky salsa with bright acidity and a crisp texture that can be eaten immediately or after sitting to meld flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
60 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber peeled and diced
- lemon juice or lime juice, juice of 1 lemon or 2 limes
- ½ of a small red onion minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- cilantro chopped, a decent-sized handful
- 1-2 chiles (jalapeños, serranos, etc. - just make sure you taste a little piece before you add it to check the heat level); or 3/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Put everything in a bowl and mix together. Add salt and pepper to taste. It's best if you can let it sit for a little while - like half an hour - for everything to come together, but it's also just fine if you eat it right away.
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Notes
- Remove cucumber seeds if they make the salsa too watery by scooping them out with a spoon.
- Wear gloves when handling hot chilies to prevent skin irritation and avoid touching your face.
- For a smoky flavor, grill or broil the peppers lightly before adding.
- Leaving cucumber peel on adds more bite if it is not thick or bitter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
149mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
172IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.