Blueberry Cucumber Salsa (Printer-friendly)

Juicy blueberries and crisp cucumber tossed with lime, cilantro, and jalapeño for a refreshing summer salsa.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
02 - 1 cup cucumber, finely diced (peeled and seeded if desired)
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Seasoning

06 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Add-Ins

09 - 1 medium avocado, diced
10 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Gently rinse and pat dry the blueberries. Halve them if desired for a more tender bite and better flavor distribution.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, diced cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.
03 - Add the lime zest and juice, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to evenly coat all ingredients without crushing the blueberries.
04 - If using, gently fold in the diced avocado and/or red bell pepper, taking care to avoid mashing the avocado.
05 - Taste the salsa and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed to balance the flavors.
06 - Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve with tortilla chips, alongside grilled fish, or over chicken.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you get to spend that time outside with a cold drink instead.
  • The sweetness of blueberries against the sharp bite of red onion and jalapeño is one of those flavor combinations that makes people stop mid conversation and ask what they are eating.
02 -
  • The salsa is best eaten within two hours of making it because the cucumbers release water and the blueberries soften the longer they sit.
  • If you are adding avocado, dice it at the very last second right before folding it in, since avocado that sits exposed to air will turn an unappetizing brown even with lime juice.
03 -
  • Slice the blueberries in half if they are large, because a whole berry can roll right off a tortilla chip and onto your shirt, which I have learned the embarrassing way.
  • Use the freshest lime you can find and never substitute bottled juice, since that bright, floral acidity is the glue holding every flavor together.

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