Cucumber Radish Salsa

Method6 steps · about 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Rinse the English cucumber (1), radishes (1/2 lb.), 1/2 serrano and cilantro under cold water.

   Uses 1 English cucumber · 1/2 lb. radishes (approximately 12 small radishes) · 1/2 serrano pepper · 1/2 bunch cilantro · Cold water for rinsing cucumber, radishes, serrano and cilantro, as needed

2. 2

   Step 2: Trim the rinsed vegetables and discard the thick lower cilantro stems, keeping the tender upper stems. Chop the 1 English cucumber, 1/2 lb radishes, 1/2 serrano and 1/2 bunch cilantro from step 1, plus the 1/4 onion and peeled 1 garlic clove. Put them in a mixing bowl.

   Uses Rinsed cucumber, radishes, half serrano and cilantro · 1/4 onion · 1 garlic clove

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the juice of 1 lime, 1/4 tsp salt and cracked black pepper (to taste) to the chopped salsa from step 2. Mix well.

   Uses Chopped cucumber-radish salsa · Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp) · 1/4 teaspoon salt · Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

4. 4

   Step 4: Taste the seasoned salsa from step 3. Add a little extra salt (to taste) or lime juice if needed. For more heat, finely chop and add some or all of the optional extra half serrano, only as needed.

   Uses Seasoned cucumber-radish salsa · Extra salt, to taste · Extra lime juice, to taste · Some or all of the optional extra half serrano, to taste

5. 5

   Step 5: Leave the adjusted salsa from step 4 chunky, or chop it more finely if you prefer a more uniform salsa texture.

   Uses Adjusted cucumber-radish salsa

6. 6

   Step 6: Serve the finished cucumber-radish salsa from step 5 immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.

   Uses Finished chunky or finely chopped salsa