This Zesty Fresh Cucumber Salsa Recipe is refreshing, delicious, and quick to make. Each bite contains fresh English cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, ranch dressing, garlic, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, and Rotel tomatoes. This is a tasty cucumber salsa that is great for using up garden cucumbers in the summer months. Dip in chips, use as a taco topper for fish tacos, or eat with a spoonful.
This is a great dish for a healthy snack or dinner. It uses simple, fresh, and full-flavored ingredients. Also, check out my cucumber onion salad, or this Korean cucumber salad. Both are great ways to use up fresh cucumbers.
🍅 Side Dish For Any Occasion
We love to make this homemade salsa recipe because we can’t get enough cucumbers and tomatoes. They are so fresh and the perfect light food to go with our barbecue dinners.
You’ll be able to wow your friends and family when they take their first bite of this incredible salsa. It’s tangy but sweet from the tomatoes.
This recipe is also versatile in terms of the ingredients you use. Add some hot peppers or a jalapeno pepper for extra flavor, spice, and other veggies. This is a great way to create fresh salsa with your favorite ingredients.
🥒 Ingredients
The ingredients in this cucumber salsa are so easy. You only need 7 and probably have them already. Let’s take a look:
- Large Cucumbers
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Fresh Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
- Rotel Tomatoes With Green Chiles
- Dry Ranch Dressing Packet
- Minced Garlic
- Cilantro
- Salt & Pepper
🧄 Directions
You can quickly put this homemade salsa by dicing and chopping a few ingredients. Then letting it sit to soak up the flavors. It’s one of the best homemade salsa recipes I have ever made or even tried for that matter. Let’s get started:
First Step: Chop up cucumbers. It’s optional to remove seeds or leave them alone. We leave them in the salsa.
Second Step: Chop tomatoes. Add tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl. Sprinkle in the apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ranch dressing, and Rotel tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Use a wooden spoon to stir.
Third Step: Place the salsa in the fridge for 1-2 hours to let the juices marry together all the way. Serve cold and enjoy!
🥄 Storage
Keep the homemade salsa recipe in a tightly covered container for up to five days. It may last longer than that, but you will need to check it over to make sure it doesn’t smell funny or have any mold. If it’s questionable throw it out.
🥣 Variations
You can make many variations on this cucumber salsa recipe. Here are some ideas we have tried and loved over the years.
- Red Onion – Chop up some red onions and sprinkle them into the salsa. I like to dice them up pretty small, but they add a gorgeous color.
- Bell Peppers—Any yellow, red, or green pepper would be fantastic. Slice or dice them and add them to the salsa. It will give you some crunch in every bite.
- Lemon Juice—Add the juice from half a lemon to give it even more tanginess. It’s so good!
- Fresh Lime Juice – Juice lime and drizzle it on top, then stir the homemade salsa.
- Black Bean – You can mix in black beans that are drained and rinsed for added protein.
- Fresh Herbs—For a great pop of color in this easy cucumber salsa, use fresh parsley or cilantro. It adds some flavor, but you can leave it out.
- Hot Sauce – Add a splash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.
FAQs
Yes, you can make this salsa a few hours ahead of when you would like to serve it up. I wouldn’t go over 12 hours, as it is best served within the first day of making.
Fish tacos, top grilled chicken, dip with pita chips, tortilla chips, etc. Feel free to devour this salsa any way you would like.
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Fresh Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 Large Cucumbers
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Cup Fresh Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Can Rotel Tomatoes With Green Chiles
- 1 Package Dry Ranch Dressing Packet
- 2-3 Cloves Minced Garlic
- Cilantro to taste
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop up cucumbers. It’s optional to remove seeds or leave them alone. We leave them in the salsa.
- Chop tomatoes. Add tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl. Sprinkle in the apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ranch dressing, and Rotel tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Use a wooden spoon to stir.
- Place the salsa in the fridge for 1-2 hours to let the juices marry together all the way. Serve cold and enjoy!
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