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Stay Cool as a Cucumber! Cucumber Salsa with Crab!

Annette Zito, KitchAnnette™
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

The Salad

  • 2 hothouse cucumbers, chopped
  • 1 1 orange/red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 2 green onions, minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped
  • 4 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
  • 8 oz crab meat, shredded

The Dressing

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp red pepper chili flakes
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • Combine all salsa ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over salsa and toss. Serve.

Notes

If you don't like crab, just substitute it with what you like - other seafood, any meat, black beans, or just leave it out.
Also, if you aren't a fan of red pepper chili flakes, substitute with black pepper to taste.