Cucumber Pico de Gallo

Close up on a tortilla chip dipping in a bowl of cucumber pice de gallo.

5 from 1 vote

This refreshing cucumber pico de gallo has everything you love from an authentic Mexican recipe, but also includes cucumber for a nice added crunch, cooling and hydrating effect and amazing fresh flavor. This cucumber salsa is great simply with tortilla chips or over most Mexican dishes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegan

Servings: cups

Calories: 49kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

2 cups English cucumber (about ½-¾ of a large cucumber) finely diced
2 cups fresh tomatoes (about 2-3) finely diced (and seeds removed, if necessary)
1 cup red onion (about ½) finely diced
1 fresh jalapeño (seeded or not) finely diced, optional
2 limes juiced
1 large handful of fresh cilantro chopped
½-¾ tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

Start by cleaning all the vegetables and then dice them in small cubes (about all the same size). Best results when chopped manually. You can first slice in long skinny sticks and then cut the sticks in tiny cubes.
Combine all the produce in a large bowl and add the lime juice and the salt. Stir to combine and taste to adjust saltiness.
Let the pico de gallo rest in the fridge for about 10-15 min, this can help enhance the flavor.
Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or use with tacos, nachos, sandwich wraps, avocado toasts, tofu scramble, etc.

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Notes

Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The veggies tend to soften over time and the pico de gallo might become more watery. You can drain the excess water and taste to adjust seasoning when serving the leftovers.
If your tomatoes are filled with lots of watery seeds, then scrape them off first and discard. Same thing for the cucumbers: if you use garden cucumbers, then I recommend to remove their large seeds with a spoon (and peel if they have a thicker bitter skin).
If you cannot stand cilantro, then feel free to swap for other fresh herbs such as parsley or basil.
You can also flavor your pico de gallo with chili powder, chipotle powder, cumin powder, fresh crushed garlic, etc.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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