Cucumber Salsa/Salad

This recipe popped up on Facebook and I had to give it a try. However, with a counter full of ripe tomatoes and spicy peppers, I opted to use those instead of the can of RoTel tomatoes called for in the original recipe. Ranch dressing mix is definitely the secret flavor ingredient. I had Barry taste it even before it had a chance to marinate and meld flavors. He thought it was full of flavor and a great use of our garden produce. This is definitely a recipe where ingredients can be adjusted according to preference or what's on hand!

SALSA OR SALAD? Although this is good chips, we think it is a great summer salad!

Cucumber Salsa/Salad

1 medium to large cucumber, finely diced

1/2 medium onion, finely diced (I used red)

2 ripe tomatoes, cored & finely diced  

2 jalapeño, seeded & finely diced

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Ranch dressing mix

Kosher salt & coarse pepper to taste

1. Mix the veggies together.
2. Add the vinegar and dry ranch dressing mix; mix well.
   
3. Chill. 

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Cucumber Salsa/Salad

1 medium to large cucumber, finely diced

1/2 medium onion, finely diced (I used red)

2 ripe tomatoes, cored & finely diced  

2 jalapeño, seeded & finely diced

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Ranch dressing mix

Kosher salt & coarse pepper to taste

1. Mix the veggies together.
2. Add the vinegar and dry ranch dressing mix; mix well.
3. Chill.