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Feeling festive?Try my Pomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe for your next holiday party!
Hi guys!
I'm currently sitting on the couch in between feedings watching the twins sleep. They are pretty adorable and as tired as I am, life is pretty sweet right now. I'm definitelynot cooking much these days (Thank you to all my generous friends who have dropped off meals at our house!,) but before they came I made some recipes to share with you over the next few weeks. One of them is thisPomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe. This recipe is the perfect winter salsa and delightfully red and green for the holidays.
Pomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe
Pomegranates are in season in December and it's the perfect time to enjoy this antioxidant-filled fruit. You can buy the little seeds or arils already separated from the fruit or buy the whole fruit and take them out yourself. All you do is cut around the outside of the fruit like an orange, place the piecesin water and watch the arils float to the top.
The sweet, rich and tangy flavor is perfect with the cool crisp cucumber, warm jalapeno, and fragrantcilantro.Serve myPomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe with salty chips for the perfect winter appetizer or snack. The salty and sweet combo is sheer perfection.
This recipe is only 6 ingredients so you can throw this together in the flash. Can't beat that during the busy holiday season.
The flavors here are familiar yet totally unexpected! I know it would be a hit at any party this season. I think this dish is totally craveable and addictive.
Plus in a season of heavy, rich food my Pomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe is light and refreshing. The kind of dish that disappears from the holiday spread first.
I hope you'll give myPomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe a try! I love it and think you will too. Come back Friday for more twin photos. 🙂
Also try...
- Watermelon Salsa
- Fresh Peach Salsa
- Strawberry Salsa
- Mango Avocado Salsa
- Black Bean Salsa
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Pomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe
ThisPomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe is the perfect winter salsa! Gorgeous with red pomegranate arils and green cucumber.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 95 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1 small cucumber *, seeds removed, diced
- 1 small red onion *, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt to taste
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well! Serve with crackers or chips.
Notes
* If you can only find large cucumber or red onion, only use half.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Pomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe
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Your turn!
What's your favorite way to eat pomegranate?
I’m linking up myPomegranate Cucumber Salsa recipe with: Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday, Full Plate Thursday, Foodie Friday, and the Weekend Potluck. Thanks so much ladies for the link up parties!
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Irene says
I made this for ladies at my study and they LOVED it! Making it again for the new group. It's sure ţo be a hit again.
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Irene says
Oh, and my favorite way to eat pomegranates is with lemon or lime juice and Tajin. So good!
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JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for coming back to leave the review too.
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Aunt Mini says
Any ideas on something to use instead of cilantro? (Allergic)
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Stephanie says
What about parsley or just leave it out?
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JulieWunder says
You could maybe try basil??? Start with less though and add more. It would totally change the flavor profile though.
If you wanted just a little color you could do parsley.... but cilantro is one of the key flavors so I can’t promise it would taste the same.
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Michele says
Are you guys eating the seeds? It looks so pretty but I can’t eat the seeds.
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Mayuri Patel says
A very colourful and refreshing salsa. Love the combination of pomegranate and cucumber. I remember when my twins were babies, they were a handful but the joy of my life.Reply
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
This salsa looks so festive for Christmas and will go with so many things. Great tip too for getting the seeds out, thanks!Reply
Beth Neels says
That is a super festive looking salsa! Easy and delicious! Congratulations on your healthy boys!Reply
Mayuri Patel says
A lovely refreshing, colorful and tempting salsa..just the kind of food I need as its really hot in Mombasa. I remember when my twins were babies...a handful but so adorable.Reply
Mildly Indian says
I love the colours in the jar od salsa..that itself is so festive. Totally love the flavours tooReply
Andrea on Vacation says
I've never cooked/done anything with pomegranates before! It looks super festive and delicious!
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Corina Blum says
This pomegranate salsa is so festive and vibrant! I'd love to have it as a Christmas side dish when we have our Christmas buffet.Reply
patrick@looneyforfood.com says
I have to use Pomegranates when they are in season and this looks so pretty,
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Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
I would not have thought to put pomegranates and cucumbers together. It would be a perfect dish for a holiday party!
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