Coconut Free No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, bright, and ready without turning on a single burner, this salsa fresca is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a jar. Ripe tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice come together in minutes for a flavor that's punchy, clean, and genuinely addictive. A short rest in the bowl lets the tomatoes release their juices and the ingredients meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. You control the heat by deciding whether to keep or ditch the jalapeño seeds, so it works for everyone at the table. Store-bought salsas can be a minefield of unexpected additives and tropical-derived ingredients, but every single thing in this bowl is exactly what it looks like — no hidden extras, no surprises. Serve it with chips, spoon it over eggs, or pile it onto tacos; it holds up beautifully in the fridge for a couple of 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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