This is fresh, unique, and nightshade free salsa is a welcome change from traditional salsa!

A while back I was trying to avoid tomatoes, specifically, as they seemed to trigger some acid issues which were no fun (read more about my journey here). Not easy for someone who could eat marinara sauce right from the bowl with only a spoon!

After a while, I desperately missed salsa, or pico de gallo, on family taco nights and went on the hunt for ideas thinking there had to be a tomato free salsa — as crazy as that sounds since tomatoes are the #1 ingredient in most salsas.

I came across a number of recipes, but none that seemed to fit my exact dietary preferences, as well as the texture and taste I was missing so much. In usual form, I sat down to craft what I hoped would kick my tacos back into gear!

The cucumbers and radishes in this salsa may not be what you would typically expect in a salsa, but believe me, they are perfection in this recipe! They absorb and take on the flavor of this salsa perfectly, all while keeping the perfect amount of crunch.

Suitable for your needs?

This recipe also checks SO many boxes in the “free from” categories and an amazing addition to SO many dietary plans!

Cucumber Radish Salsa Nutritional Boosts

• Cucumbers: While I like cucumbers, I really sort of thought of them as a pretty plain vegetable made up of mostly water without too much else, except for maybe reducing some eye puffiness. Wow, was I wrong! Cucumbers not only help keep you hydrated, they can also aide in managing diabetes, pain, digestion, healthy and bright skin, and lowering some cancer risks! (1)
• Radishes: These peppery little root vegetables are great for lowering your risk of diabetes, managing liver function, and are rich in antioxidants and minerals that reduce your risk for heart disease. (2)
• Cilantro: I LOVE cilantro for it’s anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and abilities to help detox heavy metals from the body. (3) I am in the lucky group of those who who are not genetically inclined to think cilantro tastes like soap — check it out, it’s a real thing!
• Lime: In addition to their high Vitamin C levels to help protect you against infection, limes also contain loads of antioxidants to prevent chronic illness and inflammation. (4)

Enjoy!

We hope this cucumber radish salsa finds its way onto your plate and into your heart! Even if your dietary needs allow plain old salsa in your on your tacos, this new take on salsa will leave you wanting more!

Equipment Needed

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