Lemon Cucumber Salsa with Fresh Mint
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, Lemon Cucumber Salsa with Fresh Mint is the ultimate accompaniment for summer meals or a zesty dip for your favorite chips. Featuring crisp cucumbers, tangy lemon zest and juice, aromatic fresh mint, and just the right amount of heat from a finely diced jalapeño, this quick and easy salsa is ready in just 15 minutes. Red onion adds depth, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a silky finish. Perfect as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or as a vibrant addition to tacos, this no-cook recipe is a must for anyone seeking a light, healthy, and crowd-pleasing dish. Refrigerate it briefly to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a truly refreshing bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Lemon
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry all produce.
Step 2
Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, and use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds. Dice the cucumbers into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl.
Step 4
Finely dice the red onion and jalapeño pepper (remove the seeds from the jalapeño for less heat, if desired). Add them to the cucumber mixture.
Step 5
Zest the lemon and then juice it. Add both the zest and juice to the bowl.
Step 6
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 7
Gently toss the salsa until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you want a brighter flavor, add more lemon juice or mint.
Step 9
Transfer the salsa to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (599.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 257.1 |
| Total Fat 14.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1198.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.7g | |
| Protein 7.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 283.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1172.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories