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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Cucumber Salsa

As we approach the season of easy, cold, fresh foods and farmers markets, I give you cucumber salsa. It's perfect to munch on for the week, to use atop grilled or baked chicken, or to bathe in. Just kidding. Or, you know, to enjoy on a fine Cinco de Mayo like today.

Ingredients
2 cups english cucumber, peeled and chopped fine
1/3 cup red onion, chopped fine
1 cup tomato, seeded and diced
1 jalapeno chopped fine, seeds removed
3 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
1 TBS minced garlic
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 TBS cumin
1/2 TBS white pepper
11/2 TBS kosher salt
Juice of one lime
Juice of half a lemon
Directions
Mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Makes enough for a four cup Pyrex. Double/triple if necessary for a crowd. 

After it sits, it will be a little watery, so I typically drain before serving.  

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John Locke. Philosophy, yo...
Tabula rasa.
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32 comments:

  1. Kelly RodriguezMay 5, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    That sounds great, Steph. It reminds me of a salad that I make, but with added feta. Salads like this make it really feel like spring.Thank you for sharing! Have a good Tuesday.

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  2. Nichole @ casadecrews.comMay 5, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    This looks pretty refreshing! The Greek yogurt surprises me - I need to try it!

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  3. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenMay 5, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    This sounds delish, might have to make for our Mother's day BBQ.

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  4. Monica LMay 5, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Yumm!! Definitely going to try this!

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  5. BLovedBostonMay 5, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    This is a great substitute for avocado - I love the crunch you get with the cucumbers!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  6. Andrea NineMay 5, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Steph, this looks so refreshing!!! Hope you have a fun and beautiful day!! xo

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  7. Jana @ Jana SaysMay 5, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    I have all the ingredients to make this RIGHT NOW except a red onion. Why is it so hard to find one red onion? I don't need 38362 of them like the stores prefer to sell.

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  8. StephanieMay 5, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    ooo delicious!

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  9. NadineMay 5, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    This looks so delicious and refreshing. There is something about cucumber that is refreshing in general, isn't there? I can't wait to start diving in to all the cold stuff that I can make ahead of time.

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  10. Rose @ Ramblin' RoseMay 5, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Umm yes, please! Also love that you made a reference to Lost this week in your Haiku.

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  11. Three of CupsMay 5, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Mine is quite simple:
    Mash a whole avocado,
    mix it with salsa.

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  12. Amy @The Crazy Wise WomanMay 5, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Oh, will def be making this. My girls and I love anything cucumber. Sounds like a perfect summer condiment!

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  13. Amy @The Crazy Wise WomanMay 5, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Oh, will def be making this. My girls and I love anything cucumber. Sounds like a perfect summer condiment!

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  14. MarlaJanMay 5, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Yum, sounds delish! I am making salmon tonight and may try using this on top! minus the jalepeno

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  15. Helene in BetweenMay 5, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    okay, straight up making this. YUM

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  16. Linda SheridanMay 5, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I'll be filing this in my recipe folder! I need to google tabula rasa. John Locke I know and miss. #bringbackLost
    Love, Your Momma

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    1. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephMay 5, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      The philosopher John Locke came up with the notion of the tabula rasa! LOST was inspired by it too. LOL!

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  17. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieMay 5, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    YUM, I love, love, love cucumber salad. And you're right, we're just in the season for it.

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  18. Erin LFFMay 5, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    YUM! Sounds SO refreshing and delicious! Pinning now.

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  19. Kate at Green FashionistaMay 5, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Holy deliciousness! Definitely making this :-D

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  20. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisMay 5, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Definitely looks great for the warmer months. I haven't tried salsa with cucumber before but I bet it tastes great.

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  21. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Looks good Steph, interesting twist with the yogurt!

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    1. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephMay 5, 2015 at 4:50 PM

      Thanks Peggy! I was out of sour cream and it did well to replace!

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  22. Meg TaylorMay 5, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    This looks fantastic!! I think this would be one salsa that my husband would actually love!

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  23. Because Shanna Said SoMay 5, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    I would have never thought to use Greek yogurt as a salsa ingredient, but girrrrrrl, this sounds AH-mazing!! Once again, thanks for sharing your talents in the kitchen! :)

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  24. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    This looks so good! I love cucumber salads when it's warm out. Last week I made a quinoa mediterranean salad that was really good I must say. It was quinoa (cooled after cooking), tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta and balsamic vinegar. I think there was lemon too. Salads are just the best when it's sweltering in the summer.

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  25. KimmiMay 5, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    Looks awesome! My husband would never eat it but I think it looks amazing!

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  26. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeMay 5, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    this sounds so delish.. actually it does sound amazing on top of chicken - KC would love that. I laughed so hard at bathing in it. Yum ;)

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  27. Elle SeesMay 6, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    every spring and summer ic rave cucumbers something awful, so i will def be trying this!

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  28. Kristin OMay 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    MMMmmm this look YUM-my!! Seems so refreshing, too! Pinning for later!!

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  29. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeeMay 9, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    I think I could eat this PLAIN!

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