Emulsifier Free No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, vibrant, and made entirely from whole ingredients you can see and name, this salsa is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a jar. Store-bought salsas are notorious for sneaking in stabilizers, emulsifiers, and preservatives to extend shelf life and improve texture — none of which have any place here. Ripe tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice come together in one bowl with nothing to bind them but their own natural juices. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the flavors to bloom and the tomatoes to release just enough liquid to bring everything together beautifully. You control the heat by deciding whether to leave the jalapeño seeds in or take them out, making this as mild or as fiery as your crowd demands. Serve it immediately for maximum brightness, or tuck it in the fridge and let it deepen overnight — either way, it's pure and clean from start to finish.
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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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