Lemon Cucumber Salsa with Fresh Mint
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, Lemon Cucumber Salsa with Fresh Mint is the ultimate accompaniment for summer meals or a zesty dip for your favorite chips. Featuring crisp cucumbers, tangy lemon zest and juice, aromatic fresh mint, and just the right amount of heat from a finely diced jalapeño, this quick and easy salsa is ready in just 15 minutes. Red onion adds depth, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a silky finish. Perfect as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or as a vibrant addition to tacos, this no-cook recipe is a must for anyone seeking a light, healthy, and crowd-pleasing dish. Refrigerate it briefly to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a truly refreshing bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Lemon
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce.
Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, and use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds. Dice the cucumbers into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and jalapeño pepper (remove the seeds from the jalapeño for less heat, if desired). Add them to the cucumber mixture.
Zest the lemon and then juice it. Add both the zest and juice to the bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper.
Gently toss the salsa until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you want a brighter flavor, add more lemon juice or mint.
Transfer the salsa to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1173 mg | 25% | |
*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.
