Cucumber Salsa
This is an excellent fresh cucumber salsa, a refreshing side that goes well with fish, salmon croquettes, and chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, seeds scooped out, diced
- 3/4 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 2 small plum tomatoes, cores and seeds removed, diced
- 1 small clove garlic, mashed and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 to 2 teaspoons finely diced jalapeno, or to taste, optional
- juice of 1 lime, about 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon white or red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber, if desired. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop the seeds out. Dice.
- In a bowl, combine the diced cucumber with the corn, diced tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, green and red onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and vinegar. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
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