Caffeine 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 flavor that's punchy, clean, and completely alive. There's no cooking involved — just a quick chop, a good stir, and a short rest so the tomatoes can release their juices and everything can get acquainted. You control the heat by deciding how much of the jalapeño's seeds and ribs to keep, making it easy to dial this up or down for any crowd. It's naturally free of anything stimulating — no hidden additives, no sneaky ingredients to second-guess, just whole produce and pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve it with chips, spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, or pile it onto tacos — honestly, it improves almost everything it touches. Make a batch ahead and it keeps in the fridge for up to two days, though it rarely lasts that long.
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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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