This fresh cucumber salsa (cucumber pico de gallo) is perfect for warm days—it's bright, crispy, super refreshing, and made in just 15 minutes with crisp cucumbers, zingy onion, spicy chili, zesty lime juice, and fresh herbs!
1-2chiles(jalapeños, serranos, etc. - just make sure you taste a little piece before you add it to check the heat level); or 3/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Put everything in a bowl and mix together. Add salt and pepper to taste. It's best if you can let it sit for a little while - like half an hour - for everything to come together, but it's also just fine if you eat it right away.
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Notes
If the cucumbers are seedy: Use a spoon to scoop out the pulpy, seedy center. Otherwise, the seediness can cause the salsa to become soggy too quickly.
Use gloves with chilies: Not only can the oils burn your skin, but they linger too. So it's best to wear gloves and avoid touching your face.
For smoky flavor: You could grill/broil the pepper/s until lightly charred.
Peel vs. no peel: If you prefer a little more 'bite,' leave the cucumber un-peeled (as long as it isn't a variety with a thick, bitter peel).