Blueberry Cucumber Salsa (Printable Version)

Sweet blueberries meet crisp cucumber in this refreshing, no-cook summer salsa bursting with fresh flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries, halved
02 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - Juice of 1 fresh lime (about 1 tablespoon)

→ Pantry Staples

07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Halve the blueberries, dice the cucumber into small uniform pieces, finely chop the red onion, mince the seeded jalapeño, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
02 - Place all prepared ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and toss gently to distribute evenly.
03 - Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Allow the salsa to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes so the flavors meld together.
05 - Serve chilled with tortilla chips, or use as a vibrant topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The sweetness of blueberries against the sharp bite of red onion is the kind of pairing that sounds odd until you taste it and wonder why you ever doubted it.
  • Zero cooking means you can throw this together while the grill heats up and still have time to enjoy your guests.
02 -
  • Do not make this more than a few hours ahead, as the cucumber releases water and the salsa gets soupy if it sits too long in the fridge.
  • Wear gloves when handling the jalapeno if you have ever made the mistake of touching your eye afterward, which I have done and do not recommend.
03 -
  • Taste a blueberry before you commit to the batch, because out of season berries can be tart and may need a tiny drizzle of honey to balance things out.
  • Dicing everything roughly the same size ensures you get a little bit of each ingredient in every single bite, which is the whole point of a good salsa.

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