Carter Family Recipes
Creamy cucumber salsa with chopped tomato, red onion and herbs in a wooden bowl, with tortilla chips.

Crisp Cucumber Salsa
Here’s a fantastic way to use cucumbers. You’ll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super-fresh flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Baked tortilla chip scoops

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
  2. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin and seasoned salt.
  3. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with chips.

Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

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