Lactose Free No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, vibrant, 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, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and a bright hit of lime juice come together in minutes for something that tastes genuinely alive. The heat level is totally in your hands — leave the jalapeño seeds in for a kick or pull them out for something the whole table can enjoy. A short rest at room temperature is the secret move here, giving the tomatoes time to release their juices and letting all those flavors get acquainted. Since every ingredient is naturally plant-based and dairy-free, there's zero guesswork about what's in it — no cream, no hidden additives, just produce and seasoning. Serve it with chips, spoon it over grilled proteins, or pile it onto tacos for an instant upgrade that feels way more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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