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    Cucumber Salsa on Toast with Chèvre

    By Nancy Mock April 14, 2020 Updated March 11, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    A refreshing salsa with cool cucumbers and habanero heat. It is served on sourdough slices with soft chevre cheese.

    A summery cucumber salsa made full of flavor and a little kick, paired with tangy goat's cheese and toast. What a lovely appetizer this is!

    overhead view: a small bowl of cucumber salsa on a cutting board, next to chevre toast and a pepper.
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    This family consumes ridiculous amounts of salsa in any given week, along with equally ridiculous amounts of tortilla chips. If we were smart we would buy stock in Tostitos.

    three unpeeled cucumbers on a white cloth.

    And as much as we love the traditional flavors of tomato-based salsas, it's been fun to experiment with different main ingredients - especially during the summer months with so much inspiration from fresh produce!

    Spicy Island Salsa with Pineapple & Coconut was born from our ingredient exploration, as was this Cucumber Salsa recipe.

    A habanero pepper resting on an upside down decorative cup.

    Why you'll love it

    This salsa combines the cool, crisp taste of cucumber with bold red onion and fiery habanero peppers. It's an addictive blend of savory ingredients for a salsa that's both refreshing and exciting.

    This salsa is perched on little baguette toasts with crumbles of goat cheese. Imagine this little bites out on your appetizer table, or as a midday snack. The tang of the goat cheese pairs nicely with the fresh, spicy flavors of the salsa.

    Vertical image of cucumber salsa-topped chevre toast on a cutting board, next to a pepper. With text overlay

    🔪 How to make this Cucumber Salsa on Toast with Chèvre

    Step 1: Slice the cucumber

    Cucumbers on a cutting board, sliced in half and diced with a knife under the diced bits.

    Peel and seed the cucumbers, then dice them into small pieces.

    Step 2: Prepare the onion and habanero

    Dice the red onion and add them to the bowl with the cucumber. De-seed and dice the habanero, and add the pieces to the bowl as well.

    Step 3: Assemble the salsa

    A bowl holding diced cucumbers, red onion and habanero pepper.

    Add the remaining salsa ingredients to the bowl and stir everything together. Refrigerate the salsa for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld.

    Step 4: Assemble the toasts

    a log of Vermont Creamery fresh goat cheese.

    Toast small slices of bread or baguette, and spread each with goat cheese. Top them with the cucumber salsa and serve!

    Notes:

    • Habanero is one of the hottest peppers out there which is why this recipe only calls for half of a habanero. I love how the bright orange flecks of pepper look with the green and purple in this salsa, too. You could even use a bit less pepper if you want to dial back the heat even further.

    You should also try this salsa with some crunchy, salty tortilla chips. It's hard to find a salsa that does not go with tortilla chips!

    A small piece of toasted baguette with chevre cheese and cucumber salsa, next to a habanero pepper.

    The recipe for Cucumber Salsa On Toast With Chèvre is below. Here are a few more fresh salsas to try as well!

    Fresh Basil Tomato Salsa
    Enjoy it spooned on pizza, served with grilled chicken, or with a bowl of salty chips. Fresh Basil Tomato Salsa is such a versatile condiment and it's ready in 30 minutes or less.
    Take me there
    Salsa with basil leaves in bowl
    Pico de Gallo Salsa
    The simplest, but one of the best: Pico de Gallo Salsa. Spicy, fresh flavor that begs for crisp tortilla chips, and ready in 30 minutes or less!
    Take me there
    Here is the simplest of salsas: Pico de Gallo. Seven ingredients chopped and tossed together.
    Grilled Corn Salsa
    Sweet corn and fresh veggies hit the hot grill in this recipe, and come together to make a smoky, flavorful Grilled Corn Salsa.
    Take me there
    Small bowl of corn and veggie salsa with tortilla chips.

    💬 How did you like this salsa? Will you please scroll down and leave a comment for me? Thank you!

    A refreshing salsa with cool cucumbers and habanero heat. It is served on sourdough slices with soft chevre cheese.

    Cucumber Salsa with Chèvre on Toast

    Nancy Mock
    This is a little snack or appetizer of fresh cucumber salsa, fresh chèvre and little toasts. A little fancy and very tasty!
    5 from 2 votes. Tap stars to vote
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    Prep Time 40 mins
    Chilling Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
    Course Appetizer, Cinco de Mayo, Snack
    Servings 15 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 large cucumbers, washed well
    • 1 medium red onion (approx. 11 ounces)
    • ½ of one small habanero pepper, washed
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice (bottled or squeezed from about ½ of a fresh lime)
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt (plus extra if making toasts with chèvre)
    • Pinch of black pepper
    • 1 mini baguette or small cocktail bread, approximately 7 ounces
    • 8 ounces classic chèvre goat cheese

    Instructions
     

    Make the salsa:

    • Peel off and discard the skin. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon-sized measuring spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into long strips, lay them together and cut across to cut them into small pieces (about ½-inch sized.) Place cut cucumber into a large bowl.
    • Finely dice the red onion and add them to the bowl.
    • Wear gloves to keep the oils from the habanero off your skin. If you’re not using gloves keep your hands away from your face while handling the pepper and then wash them well after.
    • Slice the habanero in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the seeds and membranes. Slice the two halves of pepper into thin strips and then cut across the strips to dice them. Add the diced pepper to the bowl.
    • Add the vinegar, lime juice, oil, salt and black pepper to the bowl, and stir well to combine everything. Cover and refrigerate the salsa for about two hours to allow the flavors to meld.
    • This makes about 6 cups of salsa

    To prepare the Cucumber Salsa on Toast with Chèvre:

    • Slice the mini baguette or a cocktail bread loaf into 15 small slices. Toast the slices until they are lightly browned. Allow the toasts to cool completely.
    • Spread each toast with approximately ½-ounce of Chèvre (about a tablespoon.)
    • Top the cheese with a teaspoon or two of Cucumber Salsa, pressing the salsa into the cheese to help it stay put. Add a very tiny pinch of salt (just a few grains) to the tops of each toast. Serve them immediately.
    • Makes 15 servings

    Notes

    • Habanero is one of the hottest peppers out there which is why this recipe only calls for half of a habanero. I love how the bright orange flecks of pepper look with the green and purple in this salsa, too. You could even use a bit less pepper if you want to dial back the heat even further.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1toast with salsa and chevreCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 197IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment, tell me what you think!

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