Crisp Cucumber Salsa
If you’re in search of a light and flavorful appetizer, look no further than this crisp cucumber salsa! Bursting with freshness, this vibrant dish combines crunchy cucumbers with zesty lime and creamy sour cream, making it a perfect dip for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy night at home, this salsa is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s an easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while keeping things fun and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups finely peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumbers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped and seeded tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by peeling, seeding, and chopping the cucumbers. Mix them in a bowl with the tomatoes, red onion, parsley, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic.
- In another bowl, whisk together the reduced-fat sour cream with lemon juice, lime juice, ground cumin, and seasoned salt.
- Combine the creamy dressing with the cucumber mixture; toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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