This crisp Cucumber Salsa recipe is a cool and refreshing take on traditional salsa that comes together in just 5 minutes! With a satisfying crunch and a bit of heat, you will love it with tacos, on nachos, with grilled meats, or as a dip.
For more fresh recipes, try our pineapple salad and Burrata Caprese.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Quick and Easy - A quick chop of the ingredients mixed in a bowl with citrus, herbs, and seasonings. For a quick dinner idea, top Instant Pot Salmon or our grilled sirloin tip steak with cucumber salsa.
Make ahead - This recipe gets better with time to sit, allowing the flavors to soak into the chopped produce.
Easily Double or Tripled - For larger gatherings, this recipe can be doubled or tripled and stored in the refrigerator until it's time to party. We love it with keto tortilla chips.
Key ingredients
Cucumber - Crunchy and refreshing, plus helps to cool the jalapeños a bit. You can use any type of cucumber you like.
Tomatoes - This recipe uses Roma tomatoes because they have less seeds, but any tomato will work.
Cilantro - Can you really have salsa without cilantro? Cilantro brings a lemon and peppery flavor profile to the salsa that is as traditional as you can get.
Lime Juice - Lime juice adds the perfect amount of acidity to this salsa.
If you have any questions about this recipe, please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.
Substitutions
Lemon juice - If you don't have a lime, use fresh lemon juice instead.
Bell peppers - You can omit the tomatoes and add ¼-1/2 cup of finely chopped bell pepper, to add more of a crunch.
Serrano pepper - If you like more heat, use a serrano instead of a jalapeno. To tone down the heat you can use a poblano pepper.
For a nutty, earthy, savory spice add ¼ teaspoon of cumin.
For a mix of flavors and textures, try our keto charcuterie board.
How to make cucumber salsa
Place all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and mix until everything is combined. Chill for 2 hours, to allow the flavors to combine.
For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.
Pairs perfectly with our keto enchiladas or keto taco pie.
Best tips
Fresh lime juice is always best.
When working with jalapeño peppers it's always best to wear gloves, and never touch the gloves to your face! If you like Jalapenos, try our Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers recipe.
If the cucumber has large seeds in the center, we suggest removing them before dicing, as the seeds have a bitter taste.
The longer this cucumber salsa chills, the more the flavors will develop.
For a sweet citrus dessert try our keto lemon cake and our keto lemon bars. Looking for a refreshing treat? Try our keto berry smoothie.
FAQs
If you don't like the taste of cilantro, flat leaf parsley will work in its place. Your cucumber salsa will switch to a Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Yes, this cucumber salsa recipe only has 2 grams of net carbs per serving.
Storage instructions
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. This recipe cannot be frozen.
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📖 Recipe
Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely diced peeled cucumber
- ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes we used Roma tomatoes, for less seeds
- ¼ cup minced red onion
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers stem and seeds removed
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice juice from one large lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and mix until everything is combined.
- Chill for 2 hours, to allow the flavors to combine.
- Serve cold on tacos, or with chips, or anything else you might like.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Fresh lime juice is best.
- When working with jalapeño peppers it's always best to wear gloves, and never touch the gloves to your face!
- You can use any type of cucumber you like. If the cucumber has large seeds in the center, we suggest removing them before dicing the cucumber.
- The longer this cucumber salsa chills, the more the flavors will develop.
- You can omit the tomatoes and add ¼-1/2 cup of finely chopped bell pepper, to add more of a crunch.
- You can use lemon juice in place of lime juice.
- Some people like cumin in their salsa. You can add ¼ teaspoon, if you like.
Kathy Harter
I added some cumin and used garlic salt! Delicious!
Dane & Becky
Hi Kathy,
Those are some great additions. Thanks for taking the time to let us know.
Dane & Becky