BHA & BHT Free No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, vibrant, and made entirely from whole ingredients, this salsa is everything a good pico de gallo should be — bright with lime, punchy from jalapeño, and loaded with ripe tomato flavor. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, jarred salsas can be a minefield, with additives quietly tucked into the ingredient list to extend shelf life. This version sidesteps all of that by using nothing but fresh produce, herbs, and a squeeze of citrus. The jalapeño is flexible — pull the seeds and ribs for a gentler heat, or leave them in if you want a little fire. A short rest in the bowl lets the tomatoes release their juices and the flavors come together beautifully without any cooking required. It's ready to serve in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to two days, making it just as practical as it is clean.
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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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