Crisp Cucumber Salsa

Name: Crisp Cucumber Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups
Cuisine: North America
Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped cucumber, peeled and seeded; 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; Baked tortilla chip scoops

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This cucumber salsa is a fantastic way to use cucumbers, combining their crunchy texture and super fresh flavor with tomatoes, hot peppers, herbs and more, mixed up with a tasty dressing.

Ingredients

2 cups finely chopped cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin and seasoned salt. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with chips.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 16 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food.

Here's a fantastic way to use cucumbers. You'll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super fresh flavors. —Charlene Skjerven, Hoolpe, North Dakota

Recipe Creator