Cool Cucumber Salsa
We’ve been doing some snacking the last couple of days, here on Platter Talk. To be a bit more specific, we’ve been snacking around summer, or perhaps it’s more accurate to say that we have been snacking on summer.
Enjoy a low-carb sensation with this homemade salsa recipe using all the best of summer’s bounty.
As I put this cucumber salsa recipe together Sunday evening, it dawned on me that in essence, this particular “snack” is comprised of summer in a bowl. Once again, to be more specific – a vegetable garden in a bowl.
Skip the chips and slice up some summer squash for this homemade salsa recipe.
You can probably see from the above photo that when serving this salsa we decided to skip the traditional tortilla chips in lieu of, you guessed it – more vegetables! Slices of fresh summer squash and cucumber are a great way to enjoy this cucumber salsa, all while keeping your carb intake to a skinny zero.
How to make this fresh salsa
- Dice and seed some fresh cucumbers.
- Do the same to some garden fresh tomatoes.
- Add a sweet bell pepper.
- Add some herbs, like cilantro and parsley.
- Squeeze some fresh lime juice and stir it in with some salt and pepper.
- Garlic and jalapeño will give it a little heat.
- Garnish with fresh dill
Try this homemade salsa recipe this summer!
In case there is any doubt, this cool cucumber salsa can be more than just a snack. This fresh salsa makes for an excellent accompaniment or side note to a host of grilled mains including fish, chicken or pork. Or, just enjoy it as a main dish!
If you’re a fan of summer salsa, be sure and check out our Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa. It’s sure to knock your socks off, or summer flip flops…
For certain, the beautiful thing about this salsa, besides it’s appearance, taste, and aroma, is that it’s strong enough to stand on it’s own as a fresh and healthy snack and yet versatile enough to go along with any of the previously mentioned main events – and others, I’m sure.
We’ve got a whole field full of other homemade salsa recipes, here are just a few!
- Summer Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Butter Tortilla Chips
- Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
- Mango and Peach Salsa over Oven-Baked Pork Chops
- Lentil Rice Cakes and Tomato Salsa
- Zucchini and Cheese and Salsa Bake
Grab a cucumber or two, then a handful of fresh garden friends. Mix them together n a bowl, give them a little seasoning and a light bath in some fresh lime juice. You’re going to love what you taste. Happy snacking, happy summer. -Dan
It’s the season for fresh homemade salsa. Live. It. Up!
A few more of our favorite farmer’s market recipes:
58 Farmers’ Market Recipes from Southern Living
Cool Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients
- 2-3 medium size cucumbers seeded and diced
- 2 medium size tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons each parsley and cilantro leaves, chopped
- juice from 1 lime and zest from 1 lime
- chopped dill weed to taste about 1 tablespoon
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In medium bowl, combine all ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Notes
In lieu of chips, serve this salsa on chopped slices of fresh garden produce such as zucchini or other summer squash, and garden fresh cucumbers.
The salsa makes a great accompaniment to grilled pork, steak, or chicken.
Nutrition
Updated from original post of August 25, 2014
This salsa sounds so fresh and delicious! It would make for the perfect summer party appetizer – yum!
Yum! Your photos reflect the vibrancy of the salsa!!! So crunchy and delicious!
Thanks! This is a warm weather favorite!
Such a light refreshing salsa. Perfect with tortilla chips
Yum! This sounds so refreshing! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again tomorrow night!
Thanks Chelc, it’s one of my favorite summmer salads.
This looks delicious and refreshing! Love all those bright colors. Pinned :)!
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A dish like this makes me wish summer lasted forever! All those gorgeous veggies are just so scrumptious looking! Perfect with a glass of wine 🙂
You make the salsa and I will bring the wine! -Scott
Cool Cucumber Salsa looks stunning, your photo is so amazing I can not believe what leaps and bounds you are taking—I could eat this right off the page!!! I know that sounds cliche, but this is definitely something I would enjoy. I am so proud of the two of you. Did I mention I love this photo???
Thanks for your comments Heidy! This recipe is so easy and so delicious. I hope that you give it a try. -Scott
This looks so beautiful and fresh! Great idea to use slices of squash instead of crackers or chips!
Thanks Kristin. This recipe is so light and fresh. Great for summer! -Scott
Your Cucumber Salsa looks like summer in a bowl! Thanks Dan for the healthful veggie options as well!
I agree. This is totally summer in a bowl. I hope you give this one a try. -Scott
hey dan, what a great idea! love all the photos as well….cant wait to make this on the weekend for friends and family to snack on while dinner is getting ready. happy summer, happy times!!
I know that you will enjoy this. May I suggest a glass of something white with this? You won’t be sorry. -Scott