Best 8 Fresh And Light Cucumber Salsa Recipes

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When the summer heat has you craving something refreshing and light, look no further than a crisp and flavorful cucumber salsa. Made with fresh, garden-grown cucumbers, this salsa is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling revitalized. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick chopping session, you can have a delicious and healthy snack or condiment ready to enjoy in no time. So, gather your ingredients, grab a sharp knife, and let's dive into the delightful world of cucumber salsa!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CUCUMBER SALSA RECIPE



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Crisp and light cucumber salsa is delicious with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. It is best when freshly made and chilled.

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cucumbers (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp cilantro (minced)
1/4 tsp dill weed (dried)
1/4 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)

Steps:

  • Add chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, dill, and garlic salt to a medium bowl.
  • Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 611 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COOL CUCUMBER SALSA



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A great way to use all those cucumbers you get from your plants! A little zing from the jalapeno and a burst of lime add a fresh taste to cucumbers in this refreshing fresh salsa.

Provided by DAWNIE1219

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, dill, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 217.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

FRESH AND LIGHT CUCUMBER SALSA



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This is such a fresh and light salsa. I made this one day when I needed some extra ingredients and decided to throw some cucumbers in. I now make this for every picnic or party I go to. It is requested. Wherever I am, I have to give the recipe to someone. I keep this in my fridge at all times and all my kids love it. A great way to get them to eat their veggies.

Provided by Cori Munafo

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
3 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and chopped
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (or more to taste)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup chopped onion, or to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste
kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together diced tomatoes and green chiles, cucumbers, roma tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper and kosher salt in a bowl. Serve immediately; for best flavor, chill for at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 190.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CUCUMBER SALSA



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Zippy jalapeno, tart lime juice and garden-fresh cucumbers take center stage in this chunky salsa from Sandy Lee of Choctaw, Oklahoma. "I always have more cucumbers than I can use, so I created this recipe," she says. "It complements just about anything."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

LEMON CUCUMBER SALSA WITH FRESH MINT



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Here in Oregon I can buy organic yet inexpensive lemon cucumbers from the Farmers' Market-alas, only in the summer! Sweeter and milder than standard cucumbers, this variety of cucumbers (L cucumis sativus) is light and refreshing! Be sure to choose ones that are firm, about the size of a lime, and have no large brown spots. From Home Grown Cooking.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup lemon cucumber, peeled and diced small
3 tablespoons red onions, diced small
2 firm roma tomatoes, diced small
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, finely minced (read *NOTE)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped (NOT dried)
1/2 limes, juice of or 1/2 lemon, juice of
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
cayenne pepper
mint leaf
lime zest or lemon zest

Steps:

  • *NOTE: Dark green and pretty poblano chile can be substituted for the jalapeno for less heat if you wish.
  • SALSA: Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive serving bowl, cover and let sit at least 1 hour to marinate.
  • Just before serving, garnish salsa with the remaining ingredients.
  • Yield is estimated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 1.4

CUCUMBER SALSA



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This is fresh and crunchy. Almost all the ingredients come straight from the garden. A great use for those surplus cucumbers and tomatoes-you can only make so many pickles, right?! Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium cucumbers, peeled,seeded,chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded,minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl stir together all ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 99.6, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 0.7

CUCUMBER FRUIT SALSA



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Our garden always gives us way more cucumbers and tomatoes than we know what to do with. But we've learned how to handle the unexpected with a surprise of our own. This is our pretty, fresh way to use up the bounty. -Anna Davis, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large cucumber, finely chopped
2 medium green peppers, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 small navel orange, segmented and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium peach, peeled and finely chopped
1 small banana, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Just before serving, stir in peach and banana.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CUCUMBER SALSA



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Cucumber     Radish     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1 cup chopped radishes
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Refrigerate.)

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