Gut Friendly No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, vibrant, and completely unprocessed, 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 with zero heat required — just a knife, a bowl, and a little patience while the flavors meld. That short resting period is the secret: the tomatoes release their natural juices and everything tightens into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. For anyone focused on keeping their gut happy, this recipe is a win because every single ingredient is whole, fresh, and free from the preservatives, added sugars, and artificial additives that sneak into store-bought versions. The jalapeño is easy to dial up or down depending on your personal tolerance, and the lime juice adds brightness while supporting digestion naturally. It's ready to serve immediately or can be refrigerated for a couple of days, making it a genuinely useful staple to keep on hand all week.
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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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