Fresh Tomato Salsa
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A bright, fresh salsa made with ripe diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Draining the tomatoes first keeps the salsa flavorful rather than watery, while the jalapeño seeds, sugar, and lime juice can be adjusted to taste.
- Time
- 50 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Diet
- Vegan
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 14 g
- 80 g
- 3 g
- 4 g
- 3 g
- 10 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 795 g before cooking, which is about 65 g per serving.
Steps
Set a large colander in a large bowl. Place the diced tomatoes in the colander and let them drain for 30 minutes so excess liquid collects in the bowl.
While the tomatoes drain, layer the minced jalapeño flesh, minced red onion, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro on top of the tomatoes in the colander. Keep the reserved jalapeño seeds separate and mince them.
Shake the colander gently to drain off excess tomato juice. Discard the collected juice and wipe out the bowl.
Transfer the drained tomatoes and the layered ingredients from the colander into the empty bowl.
Add the salt, black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of lime juice. Toss gently until evenly combined.
Taste the salsa. Add some or all of the minced jalapeño seeds for more heat, along with sugar and additional lime juice as needed to balance the flavor and acidity.
Notes
The heat of jalapeños varies, and much of the heat is in the seeds, so mince the seeds separately and add them gradually. The salsa may be made 2 to 3 hours ahead, but wait to add the salt, lime juice, and sugar until just before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or alongside grilled steak, chicken, or fish.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 15
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 3 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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