CUCUMBER SALSA SALAD
This salad, which resembles gazpacho, is a lovely, light way to begin a Mexican meal. Serve it atop lettuce leaves as a salad, or serve over rice. Alternately, use it as a sauce with fish, chicken or fajitas.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the finely diced cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Toss and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumber thoroughly with cold water, and drain again on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, place the onion in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes, then drain, rinse with cold water and drain on paper towels.
- Combine the tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the cucumber and onion, and season to taste with salt. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve the salad on lettuce leaves, garnished with slices of avocado and cilantro sprigs, or spoon over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 423 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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BaranPlays 198
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few fresh ingredients, tossed together in a delicious dressing.
Yasir Hossain Rahat
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.
A Bh
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.
Carissa Yates
[email protected]This salad is so versatile! I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even as a dip.
Logy Khaled
[email protected]I love the pop of color that this salad adds to my plate. It's also a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.
FeinnWarrior
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing salad.
Raymond Stiles
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer side dish, and it's also great for potlucks and picnics.
Riley Kollm
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh cucumbers.
Tanzeel Abbas
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cucumbers are refreshing, the tomatoes are sweet, and the onions and cilantro add a nice bite.
Jorja Mullins
[email protected]This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Middle_JeanB
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the crunch of the cucumbers.
Philip Maclennan
[email protected]This cucumber salsa salad is so fresh and delicious! It's the perfect summer side dish.