Cucumber Salsa Mexican Style
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Cucumber Salsa Mexican Style is a vibrant twist on a classic dip. Made with crisp cucumber, juicy Roma tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a hint of heat from fresh jalapeño, this recipe is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. Finely minced garlic and aromatic cilantro add depth, while a dash of salt and pepper perfectly ties it all together. Best of all, it’s ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required! Perfect as a light and healthy snack with tortilla chips or as a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, or seafood, this salsa offers a fresh, Mexican-inspired flavor that’s sure to impress. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a quick appetizer, this cucumber salsa is a must-try addition to your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 3 medium Roma tomato
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 small jalapeño
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 1 large garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel the cucumbers if desired (optional, depending on preference) and dice them into small cubes.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into cubes of similar size to the cucumbers.
Finely chop half of a medium red onion.
Remove the seeds from the jalapeño for less heat, or leave them in for extra spice. Finely dice the jalapeño.
Mince the garlic clove until very fine.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely, discarding thick stems.
Cut the lime in half and juice it into a small bowl, removing any seeds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro.
Add the lime juice, salt, pepper, and optional olive oil to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos or grilled meats. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1466 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
