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    Published: Sep 10, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Cucumber Pico de Gallo

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    This Cucumber Pico de Gallo recipe is light and refreshing. It has the perfect balance of flavors. Eat it with tortilla chips, BBQ, or on tacos.

    Cucumber Salsa in ramekin next to tortilla chips.

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    This fresh Cucumber Pico de Gallo recipe goes well with BBQ, smoky dishes, tacos, or served on toast. Serve it as a dip for tortilla chips.

    It also goes well with Asian flavors, like a hoisin sauce or a teriyaki sauce.

    It's a nice change from traditional salsa. Fresh Cucumber Salsa is perfect for really hot days like we've been having.

    Another refreshing salsa is Mango Salsa. It goes great with Maple Chipotle Black Bean Lettuce Wraps.

    Have you ever had Pan Fried Cucumbers? Frying them (or baking them) is another fun way to eat them.

    Vegan Cucumber Dip, Mango Cucumber Smoothie with Coconut Water, and Cucumber Sorbet are other great ways to use cucumbers.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 🍅 Other Salsa Recipes
    • 🎥  Video
    • 📋 Recipe
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is light and refreshing.
    • It's a fun twist on traditional salsa.
    • It can be eaten with many things. Eat it with a BBQ sandwich, tacos, or Hoisin Tofu.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Cilantro, salt, lime, grape tomatoes, serrano pepper, cucumber, and an onion on a cutting board.
    • English cucumber: I used an English cucumber for the taste and because of its thin skin. You could use another type of cucumber, but you will want to peel it first, and then remove the seeds. To try this without cucumbers, try my Pico de Gallo recipe.
    • Grape tomatoes: I used grape tomatoes because I like the meaty, chewy texture. You could use cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or any variety you like.
    • Cilantro: To me, salsa just isn't salsa if it doesn't have cilantro, but I know for some people it tastes like soap. If you are one of those people you could use fresh parsley instead.
    • Limes: Fresh lime juice is another ingredient that makes it salsa for me. If you can't use lime juice for some reason, you could use lemon juice instead.
    • Serrano pepper: I used a serrano pepper because it adds a lot of heat for such a small package. If it's too spicy for you, you could use a jalapeño pepper instead, or leave out the seeds and ribs. If you want it even hotter, you could use a habanero pepper.
    • White onion: I used a white onion, because I love the pungent flavor it adds, but you could also use a red onion or green onion.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Chopped tomato, cucumber, cilantro, serrano pepper, and onion in a bowl.

    Step 1: Chop cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, and serrano pepper. Place in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Add lime juice and salt. Stir until combined. Place the cucumber mixture in the fridge for about an hour for flavors to combine.

    Salsa with cucumber in a ramekin with tortilla chips.

    💭 Tips

    • For a spicier salsa include the seeds and veins of the serrano pepper. You could also use a habanero pepper if you want it really spicy.
    • For less spice use a jalapeño pepper or take out the seeds and veins of the serrano pepper. You could also start with less than I've listed.

    🍽 Serving

    • As a dip: with tortilla chips or vegetables
    • In tacos: like BBQ Tempeh Tacos or Cornmeal Baked Avocado Tacos
    • Over a main: like Roasted Cauliflower Steaks or Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu
    • On a veggie burger: like either Lentil Burgers or Vegan Black Bean Nacho Burger
    • In a sandwich: a Baked BBQ Tofu Sandwich would be perfect!
    Cucumber Salsa close up.

    🍅 Other Salsa Recipes

    • Restaurant Style Salsa
      Restaurant Style Salsa
    • Serrano Salsa on a plate with tortilla chips.
      Serrano Salsa

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    If you tried this Cucumber Pico de Gallo Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    I originally posted this recipe on May 12, 2015. I added new photos, text, and a video when I republished it. 

    📋 Recipe

    Cucumber Salsa
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    Cucumber Pico de Gallo

    This Cucumber Pico de Gallo recipe is light and refreshing. It has the perfect balance of flavors. Eat it with tortilla chips, BBQ, or on tacos.
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 10
    Calories 7kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups chopped English cucumber
    • ½ cup chopped grape tomatoes
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • ¼ cup chopped onion
    • 2 teaspoons finely chopped serrano pepper
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • Salt
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    Instructions

    • Combine chopped English cucumber, grape tomatoes, cilantro, serrano pepper, and onion in a bowl.
    • Add lime juice and salt and put in the fridge for at least an hour so flavors meld.

    Notes

    This recipe will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Danielle says

      March 19, 2016 at 8:58 am

      I never thought to use cucumber in salsa. It sounds amazing!

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      • Willow Moon says

        March 19, 2016 at 5:16 pm

        Thanks Danielle!

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