Paraben Free No-Cook Salsa Fresca
Fresh, vibrant, and made entirely from whole ingredients you can see and pronounce, this salsa fresca is the kind of recipe that makes store-bought jars feel completely unnecessary. Ripe tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice come together in minutes with zero cooking required. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a smart choice for anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives and additives — every single ingredient here is a real, recognizable food with nothing hidden in the mix. The jalapeño gives you full control over heat, so you can dial it back by removing the seeds or leave them in if you want a little fire. A short rest at room temperature lets the tomatoes release their juices and the flavors meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Serve it immediately for maximum freshness, or tuck it in the fridge for up to two days — it only gets better as it sits.
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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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