Gelatin Free No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, bright, and completely no-cook, 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, cilantro, garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice come together in minutes for something that tastes genuinely alive. Store-bought salsas can be a minefield for anyone avoiding hidden additives and stabilizers, but every single ingredient here is exactly what it looks like — whole, real, and clean. A short 10-minute rest lets the tomatoes release their juices and the flavors meld into something far greater than the sum of its parts. You control the heat by leaving the jalapeño seeds in or taking them out, so it works for everyone at the table. Serve it right away for maximum freshness, or tuck it in the fridge and let it deepen overnight — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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