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Cucumber Salsa

Grilled taco topped with shrimp, diced cucumber-jalapeño salsa, crumbled cheese, and served with a lime wedge and a glass of beer.

This easy, crunchy cucumber salsa is perfect on shrimp tacos or with chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Zest of 1 lime (optional)
  • ½ small white onion, diced
  • A handful of chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest (if using), onion, cilantro, and salt.
  2. Stir well to mix all ingredients together. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
  3. Serve immediately as a side, a fresh topping for tacos, or with tortilla chips. Enjoy!