Best 10 Chopped Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipes

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Chopped fresh tomato salsa is a classic condiment and topping that can add flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. Made from fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a variety of spices, it is a versatile ingredient that can be used to add a pop of flavor to tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. With so many different recipes available, it can be difficult to know which one is the best. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most popular chopped fresh tomato salsa recipes and help you find the one that's perfect for you.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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This is a delicious homemade salsa.

Provided by bluebayou

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup finely diced onion
5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

THE BEST FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.

Provided by Cheryl Dressler

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped tomatoes
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup onion, diced
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (including seeds)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CHOPPED FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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Chef Rick Bayless shares this classic salsa recipe as part of his Cinco de Mayo guacamole bar. Get All the Recipes

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 medium white onion, chopped
1 to 2 serrano peppers or 1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded (optional), and finely chopped
2 small medium-red ripe round tomatoes or 4 to 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place onion in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Shake off excess water and transfer to a large bowl. Add peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. Stir until well combined; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

FRESH SALSA WITH TOMATOES



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Make our Fresh Salsa with Tomatoes recipe for your next fiesta! This Fresh Salsa with Tomatoes contains onions, cilantro and jalapeño for an unmatched taste. It's the perfect way to make the most of farmers' market season.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. salsa and 1 oz. chips each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tomatoes (1 lb.), chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except chips.
  • Serve salsa with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CHOPPED-TOMATO-AND-SERRANO SALSA



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Make this salsa within an hour or so of serving it.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small white onion, finely diced
12 ounces plum tomatoes, finely diced
4 fresh serrano chiles, stems removed and finely chopped
12 large sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the onion in a fine sieve, and rinse under cold running water; shake sieve to remove any excess water. Transfer onion to a medium bowl, and add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine, and let stand a few minutes so flavors meld. Store salsa in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 week.

FRESH CHOPPED SALSA



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I've been making this salsa since I was 20 years old. This recipe is so versatile, you can change things around, add other things, etc. Sometimes I add fresh chopped jalapenos, or canned ones along with the canned diced chilies. You can also add cilantro, (YUCK I don't like it!), black olives, even mango! It's good on meat. My hubby loves to make bloody marys with the juice! If your tomatoes are nice home grown, vine ripened ones, you can omit the sugar. We usually serve this with cheese flavored chips such as Doritos. I hope you enjoy this fresh-tasting salsa!

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch scallion, chopped, green parts too
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
  • Chill for an hour or so to allow flavors to develop.
  • Serve with chips or ?.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 1217.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11.1, Protein 3

ULTIMATE TOMATO SALSA



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Make this tasty salsa in just 5 minutes with tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime, coriander and white wine vinegar

Provided by Oli Wilson-Nunn

Categories     Side dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4-6 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
½ red onion, very finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, chopped
small splash of white wine vinegar
½ lime, juiced
½ bunch of coriander, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, lime juice and coriander in a bowl. Stir, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 0.2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

ESSENTIAL CHOPPED TOMATO-SERRANO SALSA (SALSA MEXICANA CLASSICA)



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Provided by Rick Bayless

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Tomato     Appetizer     Super Bowl     Hot Pepper     Fall     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces (2 medium-small round or 4 or 5 plum) ripe tomatoes
Fresh serrano chiles to taste (roughly 3 to 5, 1/2 to 1 ounce total, or even more if you like it really picante), stemmed
A dozen or so large sprigs of cilantro
1 large garlic clove, peeled and very finely chopped (optional)
1 small (4-ounce) white onion
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Salt, about 3/4 teaspoon

Steps:

  • Core the tomatoes, then cut in half widthwise and squeeze out the seeds if you wish (it will give the sauce a less rustic appearance). Finely dice the flesh by slicing it into roughly 1/4-inch thick pieces, then cutting each slice into small dice. Scoop into a bowl.
  • Cut the chiles in half lengthwise (wear rubber gloves if your hands are sensitive to the piquancy of the chiles) and scrape out the seeds if you wish (not only will this make the salsa seem less rustic, but it will make it a little less picante). Chop the chiles as finely as you can, then add them to the tomatoes. Carefully bunch up the cilantro sprigs, and, with a sharp knife, slice them 1/16-inch thick, stems and all, working your way down from the leafy end until you run out of leaves. Scoop the chopped cilantro into the tomato mixture along with the optional garlic. Next, finely dice the onion with a knife (a food processor will turn it into a sour mess), scoop it into a small strainer, then rinse it under cold water. Shake to remove the excess water and add to the tomato mixture. Taste and season with lime juice and salt, and let stand if you have a little time, for the flavors to meld before using or scooping into a salsa dish and serving.

FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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This recipe is commonly referred to as Pico de Gallo (rooster's beak). I suppose it is because the ingredients are all chopped up as if they were broken up by a bird's beak. It is one of my favorites since it is not only delicious but also low fuss. Don't worry about chopping the vegetables into uniform sizes or shapes and certainly don't feel compelled to measure any of the ingredients. This chunky sauce goes well with almost every Mexican dish and is the classic accompaniment to serve with tortilla chips.

Yield makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large tomatoes (about 1 pound), cored and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, chopped, plus extra sprig for garnish
1 jalapeño, stemmed and finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Allow the sauce to sit for about 5 minutes. The tomatoes will begin to let go of their juices and the salsa will become more liquid. Taste again for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl if using right away and garnish with sprig of cilantro. To store, cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated.
  • INGREDIENTS
  • Tomatoes
  • While round red tomatoes are the typical choice, feel free to experiment with different colors and sizes. This recipe works well when using a combination of tomatoes.
  • ADVANCE PREPARATION
  • This sauce is best made a half hour before you plan to serve it. It can be made a few hours before, but it will begin to get too watery if left to sit longer than a couple of hours.
  • For the classic chips and salsa, serve this sauce with tortilla chips.

SALSA FRESCA



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This quick fresh tomato salsa will always be best when tomatoes are in season. But you can pump up the flavor with a little lime juice if the flavor of your tomatoes is a little dull. Juicy tomatoes will yield a more watery salsa than pulpy roma tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dips and spreads, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 small white or red onion, minced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pound fresh, ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 to 3 jalapeño or serrano chiles, to taste, minced (and seeded, if you would like a milder salsa)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, more to taste
1 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice (optional)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place minced onion in a bowl and cover with cold water. Add vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes or longer. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir in onions. (If your tomatoes are full of flavor, you won't need lime juice.) Ideally, let stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before eating so that flavors will blend and ripen.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 26, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the taste of your salsa. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your salsa the best flavor. If you can, use tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and peppers that are all fresh from the garden.
  • Chop your ingredients finely: This will help the flavors to meld together and create a more cohesive salsa.
  • Taste your salsa as you go: This is the best way to adjust the flavors to your liking. Add more salt, lime juice, or cilantro as needed.
  • Let your salsa chill for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and mellow.
  • Serve your salsa with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or your favorite Mexican dish: Salsa is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways.

Conclusion:

Chopped fresh tomato salsa is a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make condiment. It's perfect for adding a pop of flavor to your favorite Mexican dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can make a delicious salsa that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give this chopped fresh tomato salsa a try. You won't be disappointed.

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