Cucumber Salsa Salad Recipe

Name: Cucumber Salsa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 long European cucumber, very finely diced; Salt to taste; 1 small red onion, finely minced; 5 medium-size ripe tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, seeded if desired and finely chopped; 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (to taste), plus several sprigs for garnish; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Leaf lettuce or Boston lettuce for serving (optional); 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 long European cucumber, very finely diced
Salt to taste
1 small red onion, finely minced
5 medium-size ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, seeded if desired and finely chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (to taste), plus several sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Leaf lettuce or Boston lettuce for serving (optional)
1 avocado, sliced, for garnish

1
Place the finely diced cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt.
2
Toss and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
3
Rinse the cucumber thoroughly with cold water, and drain again on paper towels.
4
Meanwhile, place the onion in a bowl and cover with cold water.
5
Let sit for five minutes, then drain, rinse with cold water and drain on paper towels.
6
Combine the tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl.
7
Add the cucumber and onion, and season to taste with salt.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning.
9
Serve the salad on lettuce leaves, garnished with slices of avocado and cilantro sprigs, or spoon over steamed rice.

152

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 long European cucumber, very finely diced, Salt to taste, 1 small red onion, finely minced, 5 medium-size ripe tomatoes, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Salsa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cucumber Salsa Salad

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