Salsa Fresca Recipe

Time20m

Serves6

Make Salsa Fresca Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Chop the vegetables
Dice the tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
2
Prepare the onion
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
3
Prepare the jalapeño
Remove the seeds from the jalapeño for less heat (or leave them in for more spice), then finely chop and add to the bowl.
4
Chop the cilantro
Rinse the cilantro thoroughly, then finely chop the leaves and stems, and add them to the bowl.
5
Mince the garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the mixing bowl.
6
Add lime juice
Pour the lime juice over the chopped ingredients in the mixing bowl.

7
Season the salsa
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the mixture in the bowl.
8
Combine ingredients
Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

9
Serve the salsa
Transfer the salsa fresca to a serving bowl. Enjoy with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.