Spicy Cucumber Salsa Recipes

SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place cucumbers into a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let drain at least 30 minutes. Shake off excess liquid but don't rinse the cucumbers.
• Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hot chili oil, and red pepper flakes in a salad bowl. Stir in cucumbers to coat with dressing. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.

SPICY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH RHUBARB-CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Pulse chile, garlic, and white parts of scallions in a food processor until finely chopped. With machine running, drizzle in soy sauce, then olive oil; process until emulsion forms. Transfer sauce to a bowl.
• Place chicken thighs, skin side up, on a work surface and slash each crosswise at 3/4" intervals down to the bone. Season lightly with salt. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with sauce. Bake until skin is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 20-25 minutes. Broil on high for an additonal 2-3 minutes for crisper skin, if desired. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss rhubarb, next 5 ingredients, and green parts of scallions in a medium bowl to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
• Serve chicken with rhubarb salsa alongside.

CUCUMBER SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

BEST OF SUMMER CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• Mix the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Remove the tops of the tomatoes. Squeeze our seeds and pulp and discard it.
• Over a large bowl, crush the tomatoes with your hands to produce a chunky salsa. Dice any large chunks.
• Add diced cucumbers, green onion, peppers and cilantro to the tomatoes.
• Add the seasonings. Combine + enjoy!

SALMON WITH SPICY CUCUMBER-PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon oil; add cucumbers, pineapple, scallions, jalapeno, and basil. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
• Generously season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high; add salmon, skin side down. Cook until skin is crispy and salmon is opaque about 3/4 of the way through, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn salmon over, and continue to cook just until opaque throughout, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve salmon topped with salsa.

SWEET AND SPICY FRESH SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive bowl and allow it to sit at room temperature at least 20 minutes so the flavors can meld.
• Chill at least 10 minutes before serving. Can make up to 12 hours ahead.
• Stays fresh (covered) in fridge for up to 4 days.

MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• In a glass or ceramic dish, combine the mango, cucumber, tomato, jalapeno, and onion.
• Sprinkle the lime juice and olive oil over the top and stir, coating all of the ingredients well.
• Season with salt and pepper and give it a final stir.
• Cover and chill before serving.

SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers and cut them lengthwise. Scrape out seeds with small spoon, leaving hollow shells. Cut cucumbers crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame seed oil, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Add cucumber and toss to coat each slice. Chill before serving.

SPICY CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers in strips for a striped effect. Cut in half lengthwise; remove any seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.
• Combine cucumbers, shallots, jalapeno, and mint. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until combined. Pour over cucumbers, and toss gently to combine. Serve.