Cucumber Salsa [Cucumber Pico de Gallo]

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Fresh and Delicious 15-Minute Cucumber Salsa

We love dolloping out 5-minute restaurant style blender salsa over practically everything and turning to classic easy Pico de Gallo when we want something a little ‘fresher.’ However, for the ultimate cooling, refreshing salsa, this cucumber salsa recipe is a must-try! It really makes the most of the cucumber’s crisp, crunchy texture and cooling abilities.

With familiar, simple, fresh, and inexpensive ingredients like chili, lime juice, chili, onion, and cilantro, this dish comes together in no time and tastes like cucumber Pico de Gallo (with or without tomatoes). It’s also a diet-friendly side dish—gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and keto!

Once prepared, this simple cucumber salsa is perfect for serving as a snack with tortilla chips, tacos, grill days, potlucks, Cinco de Mayo, and as a side dish for practically any of your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.

The Ingredients

You’ll need just six simple ingredients, plus salt and pepper, to assemble this simple cucumber salsa recipe.

Optional Recipe Add-ins

There are several ways to build up the flavor in this simple salsa recipe with cucumber.

• Tomatoes: When in season, ripe tomatoes like Roma tomatoes or plum tomatoes (de-seeded and finely chopped) will make delicious cucumber tomato salsa.
• Bell pepper: Finely diced to add extra crunch.
• Cumin: Add a pinch and increase to taste for an earthy, savory flavor.
• Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds wonderful depth to this cucumber salsa recipe. Start with one clove and increase to taste.  
• Mango: Check out our recipe for mango cucumber salsa here.
• Pineapple: Add about ⅓-½ cup of chopped fruit for a delicious, sweet, savory pineapple cucumber salsa.  
• Avocado: Add ½-1 small avocado to make cucumber avocado salsa with creaminess and heart-healthy fat. Learn more about avocados with this guide to avocados!

How to Make Cucumber Salsa?

There are just two steps to preparing this fresh cucumber Pico de Gallo salsa.

For the best flavor, leave the cucumber salsa to rest for 30-60 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Ways To Use Cucumber Salsa

• As a dip with tortilla chips
• With tacos like vegan Black Bean Tacos, Cauliflower Tacos, and Tofu Tacos
• Alongside vegan nachos
• With this vegan bean and rice burrito, sweet potato enchiladas, and vegan bean quesadillas
• As a condiment for marinated crispy baked tofu/BBQ tempeh
• Enjoy with vegan burgers (9 mouthwatering vegan burger recipes to try!)
• Alongside the best vegan tofu scramble with veggies or tofu chilaquiles

We also love serving it at picnics and especially on grill days as a refreshing side.

How to Make Ahead and Store?

Allowing the cucumber Pico de Gallo salsa time to meld is best for flavor, so prepare it several hours in advance if you have time.

Any leftovers will store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days before becoming overly ‘soggy,’ and it won’t freeze well. The flavor will mellow over time, too, so top up lime juice/seasonings if needed.