Salsa

Salsa

Salsa

Veg Vegan

Chopped fresh tomato, white onion, jalapeño, coriander, and lime — pico de gallo or blended into a smoky roasted salsa roja, present at every Mexican table.

Cuisines

Mexican

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Tomato 2 Tomato , chopped
Onion 1 Onion , thinly sliced
Jalape O 1 Jalape O , pepper
Garlic 1 clove Garlic , finely chopped
Cilantro 1/4 cup Cilantro , fresh leaves
lime juice 1 tablespoon Lime juice
salt — Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Chop the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper into small, even pieces.
  2. 2 Mince the garlic clove finely.
  3. 3 Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
  4. 4 In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro.
  5. 5 Add the lime juice and salt to taste.
  6. 6 Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  7. 7 Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. 8 Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Tips

For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membrane from the jalapeño before chopping.