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Cucumber Salsa -- Green Picante Sauce

This picante sauce is made with cucumbers for a refreshing addition to sandwiches and meals.
4.50 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Shannon Stonger

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and roughly chopped cucumber
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender (or a quart jar, if using a stick blender) and blend until the picante sauce is a consistency that you're happy with. Chunky or smooth, it's your call.
    2 cups peeled and roughly chopped cucumber, 4 cloves garlic , 1/4 cup fresh cilantro , 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
    cucumber slices and garlic in a jar
  • Pour over salads, beans, meats, or veggie bowls. Serve as a dipping sauce for quesadillas, potato wedges, or raw vegetables. Or, enjoy as a gazpacho along side crusty bread on a hot day.

Notes

  • If you like your food spicy, feel free to add a jalapeno pepper!

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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