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crisp cucumber salsa

(1 rating)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Sue Huhn
Franklin, WI

A 1/4 cup of this cucumber salsa is only around 16 calories!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Fresh and zesty, this crisp cucumber salsa is filled with lots of flavors and textures. It should come with a warning because we could not stop snacking. The combination of cucumber and tomatoes gives this salsa a fresh garden feel. Jalapeno and cilantro add a Mexican feel. A sour cream dressing brings the ingredients together. After one bite, you'll add this cucumber salsa recipe to all your summer parties.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method Food Processor

Ingredients For crisp cucumber salsa

  • 2 c
    finely peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumbers
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped and seeded tomatoes
  • 1/4 c
    chopped red onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced fresh parsley
  • 1 md
    jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4 1/2 tsp
    minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/4 c
    reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    seasoned salt
  • chips, for serving

How To Make crisp cucumber salsa

Test Kitchen Tips
Deseeding the cucumbers does take time, but do not skip this step. Otherwise, the salsa will be watery.
  • Chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic in a bowl.
    1
    In a small bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. Mix.
  • Sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin, and seasoned salt in a bowl.
    2
    In another bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin, and seasoned salt.
  • Pour sour cream dressing over the cucumber mixture.
    3
    Pour the sour cream dressing over the cucumber mixture.
  • Gently toss the ingredients.
    4
    Gently toss.
  • Serve the Crisp Cucumber Salsa with tortilla chips.
    5
    Serve immediately with chips.
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