Sunday, December 6, 2009

Cucumber Salsa


RECIPE

Korean-inspired salsa on grilled pork, chicken, or beef. The juices also make a good marinade. Prep Time: about 15 minutes

Yield
Makes 5 cups salsa (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients
2 cucumbers (1 1/2 lb. total), peeled
2 Roma tomatoes (8 oz. total), rinsed and cored
1 red onion (6 oz.), peeled and chopped
5 green onions, rinsed and thinly sliced (including green tops)
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
About 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
About 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Preparation
Dice cucumbers and tomatoes into 1/4-inch cubes and combine in a bowl. Add red and green onions, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper and cayenne to taste. Mix well. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information
Calories:14 (6.4% from fat)
Protein:0.6g
Fat:0.1g (sat 0.0)
Carbohydrate:3g
Fiber:0.5g
Sodium:124mg
Cholesterol:0.0mg

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