Almond Free No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, bright, and endlessly versatile, this salsa fresca is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a jar. Ripe tomatoes, crisp white onion, jalapeño, and a generous handful of cilantro come together with lime juice and garlic for a bowl of pure, vibrant flavor. The heat level is completely in your hands — leave the jalapeño seeds in for a real kick or strip them out for something the whole table can enjoy. No cooking, no blender, no fuss — just a quick chop, a good stir, and ten minutes of patience while the tomatoes release their juices and everything melds into something greater than the sum of its parts. Store-bought salsas often sneak in unexpected additives or are processed on shared lines with tree nuts, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest, most satisfying solution. Serve it with tortilla chips, spoon it over tacos, or pile it onto grilled fish — this one earns its place at every meal.
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6 servings
- 1 lb ripe tomatoes (about 3 medium), cored and finely diced
- ½ medium white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed for mild heat or left in for more, finely minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- 2
Let the salsa rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes release some of their juices and the flavors meld.
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