Thursday, May 14, 2015

Cucumber Salsa

Next weekend is Memorial Day !! That means that the time of year for BBQ, Beaches, Boating and get togethers is on the RISE !! I am always looking for new Clean Recipes to take with me that TASTE GREAT and are Healthy!! No one has to know the difference.. My friend served this at a Bon Fire that we went to a few weeks ago and it was a "10" in my book!! I made it yesterday for Mothers Day and it was a hit with the family !!


Prep Time : 20 Minutes
Servings -10


Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 TBSP minced fresh parsley
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 TBSP minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt (Pink Himalayan Salt)

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 (pink himalayan). Pour over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

Serve with Baked Tortialla Chips

Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn the 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. 












Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crisp-cucumber-salsa

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