Crisp Cucumber Salsa

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

Directions

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

Total Prep time: 20mins
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Editor’s Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts
1/4 cup (calculated without chips) equals 16 calories
1 g fat (trace saturated fat)
2 mg cholesterol
44 mg sodium
2 g carbohydrate
trace fiber
1 g protein

Originally published as Crisp Cucumber Salsa in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010, p52
Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Crisp-Cucumber-Salsa