Citric Acid Free No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, vibrant, and made entirely without packaged shortcuts, this salsa comes together in a single bowl with nothing but whole ingredients you can see and trust. For anyone avoiding citric acid — a common preservative hiding in jarred salsas, canned tomatoes, and even some hot sauces — store-bought versions can feel like a minefield. Here, ripe tomatoes and a squeeze of fresh lime juice do all the heavy lifting, delivering that bright, tangy punch without any additive you'd need to second-guess. The jalapeño brings customizable heat, the cilantro adds herby freshness, and a short rest at room temperature lets everything meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. It's the kind of salsa that makes chips disappear embarrassingly fast, but it's equally at home spooned over grilled chicken, tacos, or scrambled eggs. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week 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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