Salsa Fresca
Salsa Fresca is a fresh tomato salsa made with ripe tomatoes, jalapeños, lime, and cilantro for bold, vibrant flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 plum tomatoes de-seeded or regular tomatoes
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped - or red onion
- 2 small jalapeño peppers chopped - for less spicy salsa use one jalapeno
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
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Instructions
- Rinse the tomatoes and jalapenos in cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Slice and remove the seeds from the tomatoes and jalapeño peppers.*Wear plastic golves to clean the seeds from the peppers.
- Chop the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño peppers.
- Chop the cilantro.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and garlic to the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse the food processor 5-7 times.
- Add the lime juice, granulated sugar, table salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
- Place the lid back on the processor and pulse 5-7 more times to reach your desired consistency.
- Let the salsa fresca sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will give the flavors time to meld together. *Salsa fresca is best used after one hour, and will hold in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. The vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients make it a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.
Notes
For a spicier salsa, you can adjust the heat by adding cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Leaving the seeds from the jalapenos will also kick up the heat.
For a unique twist, add some chopped fruit to your salsa. Mango, pineapple, or watermelon can add a sweet contrast to the spicy elements.
Any leftover salsa should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep fresh for 2- 3 days.
This fresh Salsa Fresca is not only delicious but also healthy. It's low in calories, fat-free, and packed with vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh vegetables. The lime juice adds a good dose of vitamin C, while the cilantro provides additional nutrients and detoxifying properties.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 302mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
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