Blueberry Cucumber Salsa (Printable)
Sweet blueberries meet crisp cucumber in a refreshing, zesty salsa perfect for summer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries, halved
02 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
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07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the halved blueberries, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, and cilantro.
02 - Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
03 - Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated and well combined, being careful not to crush the blueberries.
04 - Let the salsa sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
05 - Serve chilled with tortilla chips, or use as a refreshing topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you get to eat within fifteen minutes.
- The contrast of juicy blueberries against snappy cucumber is the kind of flavor surprise that makes people ask for the recipe.
02 -
- This salsa does not keep well overnight because the blueberries release too much liquid and the cucumber goes soft, so make only what you will eat in one sitting.
- Taste a blueberry before you commit to the whole batch, as tart berries may need a touch of honey or a squeeze of extra lime.
03 -
- Dice the cucumber smaller than you think you need, because large chunks fall off chips and make the salsa harder to eat.
- Letting the onion soak in the lime juice for a minute before adding the rest of the ingredients softens its bite considerably.