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Fresh Tomato Salsa

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Fresh Tomato Salsa, or Salsa Fresca, is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often served with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and grilled meats. This vibrant salsa showcases the freshness of ripe tomatoes, complemented by the heat of jalapeños and the brightness of lime. Today, it's enjoyed globally, with variations that incorporate different ingredients and spices to suit local tastes.

MexicanMXother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 big beefsteak tomatoes
1 white onion
1 poblano pepper
1 jalapeño
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic
juice of 2 limes
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a similar fresh flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower cost.

black pepper

💰Cheaper: white pepper

White pepper offers a similar flavor profile.

1

Chop 3 big beefsteak tomatoes, seeding and removing membranes as a personal preference.

2

Dice 1 white onion.

3

Chop 1 poblano pepper.

4

Seed and chop 1 jalapeño, adjusting for heat preference.

5

Combine tomatoes, onion, poblano pepper, and jalapeño in a mixing bowl.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of cumin, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

7

Crush and add 2 cloves of garlic to the mixture.

8

Juice 2 limes, rolling them first to help release juice, and add to the bowl.

9

Chop and add 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro to the mixture.

10

Mix all ingredients until well combined.

11

Chill the salsa to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Cooking Techniques

dicingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Salsa FrescaPico de Gallo
Local Name: salsa de tomate fresco

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