Spicy Cucumber Salsa

Spicy Cucumber Salsa

Ingredients:
3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 jalapeno pepper (or less), seeded and finely minced
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
A bit of fresh lime juice

Instructions:
Place all vegetables into a large bowl and mix well. Add cilantro, dill and lime juice and toss.

Serve with BBQ meats or salmon.

Homemade Whole Wheat Croutons

Homemade Whole Wheat Croutons

Ingredients:
3 medium slices day-old whole wheat bread, crusts cut off
4 – 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Garlic powder to taste

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut the bread into small cubes and place them into a bowl. Add the olive oil and garlic powder and toss.

Pour the croutons onto a baking sheet and bake for about 15 – 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

Delicious in soups and salads.

Cucumber Salsa

Cucumber Salsa
Serves 2

Ingredients:
½ small cucumber, finely diced
½ green pepper, finely diced
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp soy sauce
Bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix gently. Season with black pepper and enjoy as a side dish with meat.

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