Name: Cucumber Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh strawberries; diced; 1 cup fresh cucumber; diced; 1/2 cup red onion; finely diced; 1/2 - 1 jalapeño pepper; finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat); 1/4 cup fresh mint; rinsed and chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

cucumber strawberry salsa with side of tortilla chips

Servings per Recipe

Serving Size

2 Tablespoons

Nutrition Facts

Calories : 5

Total Fat : 0 g

Sodium : 35 mg

Total Carbohydrate : 1 g

Dietary Fiber : 0 g

Protein : 0 g

Ingredients

1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

1 cup fresh cucumber, diced

1/2 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 - 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)

1/4 cup fresh mint, rinsed and chopped

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Wash hands with soap and water.

Gently rub produce under cool running water.

Combine strawberries, cucumber, onion, pepper, and mint in a bowl. Toss with lime juice.

Add salt and pepper and stir. Serve with baked whole-grain chips or crackers.

Note

Look for berries that are firm, bright without browned areas, and without bruises, soft spots, or mold. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 3 days. Avoid washing strawberries until right before you eat to help shelf life.