Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers

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There’s nothing quite like a big bowl of Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers to get your taste buds tingling. This quick, Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers recipe will become a standard in your kitchen because it produces a delightful dish that pairs well with nearly any entrée. This recipe is perfect for a summer party, and it’s sure to be a hit with your guests.

The best part? It’s super easy to make. Just gather up some fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, and you’re good to go with this family friendly Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers dish.

Salsa is one of those condiments that can add flavor to a dish, or it could ruin it if it is the wrong type of salsa. This Crunchy Salsa with Cucumbers is rather refreshing and is a delight to eat.

We hope you enjoy it!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There are many reasons to love this quick crunchy salsa with fresh cucumbers recipe. Here are a few:

• I love this cucumber salsa recipe because it’s so fresh and crunchy.
• The cucumbers add a great crunch to the salsa, and the lime juice gives it a nice tart flavor.
• This recipe is also very easy to make, and it’s perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue..
• The recipe provides a fresh-tasting batch of salsa that pairs well with nearly any main dish.
• You can grow the ingredients in your garden or buy them at almost any grocery store or farmer’s market.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

There are two versions of this recipe. The vegetables can all be diced, or you can put this into a blender and pulse until you reach the desired consistency. I prefer the standard, which is the healthy Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers version that relies on diced vegetables for most occasions, though I blend the ingredients when using the salsa as a dip rather than a side dish.

You will need two bowls to make the recipe. Use a small bowl for the sauce and a large bowl for all the diced vegetables, then pour the sauce over the vegetables.

For the sauce:

• Sour cream
• Lemon juice
• Lime juice
• Cumin
• Seasoned salt

For the salsa:

• Red onion
• Parsley
• Cilantro
• Tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Jalapeno pepper
• Garlic

Depending on your taste for hot peppers, you can substitute milder or hotter peppers. For example, you could substitute jalapeno peppers for green bell peppers or poblano peppers. Poblana peppers offer some heat, but are milder than jalapeno and hotter than bell pepper. If you prefer your salsa a bit hotter than jalapeno, use serrano, habanero, or even hotter pepper varieties.

How to Make Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers

Step 1. Blend together the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. 

Step 2. In a larger mixing bowl, mix together the ingredients for the salsa. 

Step 3. Pour the sauce mixture over the salsa.

Step 4. Toss to coat well. 

Step 5. Chill for 1-2 hours, and serve with chips, or as a topping on your favorite dish.

Another aspect of this best Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers recipe that you will enjoy is that you could also add in other vegetables, such as corn or even black beans. Whatever vegetables you have in your garden or that are in season can potentially be included in the mix. However, this should be a fresh cucumber-forward recipe, so limit the amount of additional vegetables to ensure the crunch goodness of the cucumbers remains dominant.

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Tips for Success

A secret to successful salsa is to dice the vegetables to a size that makes sense for how you will serve and eat the salsa. If you are serving it as a side dish, you should dice the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, it can be served on crackers or chips, though I recommend dicing the vegetables into smaller pieces or making the blender version of the salsa if you plan to eat it this way

Storage & Reheating

This can be placed in an airtight container for up to a week when stored in the refrigerator. 
You can place the Crunchy Salsa in a freezer-safe container and place it into the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving. However, this easy Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers for beginners is best served fresh.

Serving Suggestions

The salsa should be served cold. It is a unique flavor, with a perfect crunch from the cucumbers and just the right kick from the peppers.
You can use hotter peppers if that is your preference. If your family or guests differ on their preference for milder and hotter salsa, make this simple Crunchy Salsa with Fresh Cucumbers meal in a large bowl. Once finished, pour half the salsa into one bowl, add hotter peppers to the remainder, and pour it into a separate bowl.

Notes

This salsa is fresh, it is crunchy and it is delicious. Adding the lime juice gives it that tart taste. This salsa is perfect for summer picnics.

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