Best 10 Fresh Salsa Fresca Recipes

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Salsa fresca, also known as fresh salsa, is a refreshing and versatile condiment that adds a vibrant flavor to any dish. Made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, this classic Mexican salsa is a staple in many kitchens. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy salsa, salsa fresca can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for making salsa fresca, providing you with tips and tricks to create the perfect salsa for your next taco night, party, or everyday meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH SALSA FRESCA



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Simple and flavorful fresh salsa. Adjust the individual amounts as desired. Serve as a topper for tacos, burritos, etc or just eat with chips.

Provided by puppitypup

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 -4 plum tomatoes, seeded and minced
1 sweet onion, minced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and let sit for 15 minutes or so, to let flavors meld.
  • Try to use kosher salt rather than table salt. It's milder and sweeter.
  • Note: To make ahead, do your chopping the day before and combine ingredients 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 26.6, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.5

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

SALSA FRESCA



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Serve this fresh salsa as a topping for tortilla chips or as a condiment for grilled steak or shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 small white onion, diced small (2/3 cup)
1 jalapeno, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, white onion, jalapeno, garlic, and fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Let sit at least 15 minutes (or, covered, up to 4 hours). Stir in cilantro leaves just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

EX-GIRLFRIEND'S MOM'S SALSA FRESCA (PICO DE GALLO)



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My ex's mom had the best hand-chopped salsa fresca I have ever tasted back in college. Over the years, I have tweaked it to something my friends and family rave about. The trick for this salsa is marinating the onions and jalapenos in lime juice for about 5 minutes before adding the tomatoes and cilantro. There are two tricks to this recipe: 1. Hand-chop everything. It takes a while, but it is worth it. 2. The marinating is what makes this salsa special. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by thebioteacher

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped - or more to taste
2 limes, juiced
2 ½ cups Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix red onion, jalapeno pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Mix in Roma tomatoes, cilantro, and salt; allow to stand 15 more minutes for flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 394.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SALSA FRESCA



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely diced
1/4 red onion, minced
2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired and minced
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients. Stir and toss well. Serve. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator no more than 1 day.

SALSA FRESCA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
8 cilantro sprigs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together. Toss thoroughly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

FRESH SALSA



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We like salsa with chips as an afternoon snack. This fresh salsa recipe uses a lot of ripe tomatoes and keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Let stand for about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE ULTIMATE SALSA FRESCA



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Salsa fresca is a generic term for any salsa that isn't cooked. There's no right or wrong way to do it - everyone does their own thing. This recipe is my take on what my mom used to make, but I think it's exceptional. (Pat on back, LOL!) Measurements are loose, but the key is the olive oil and mexican oregano. Prep time includes 15 minutes of standing time.

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb red ripe tomato, diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, rubbed between your palms to crush
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 -3 serrano chilies, minced (to taste, these are hot!)

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive bowl, combine first six ingredients.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the minced serrano chiles, a little at a time, tasting for "heat" until you reach the level you can stand.
  • Let stand for fifteen minutes to let the flavors meld. A small squeeze of lime juice is also good.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use. Will NOT keep overnight.
  • NOTE: this is such a versatile salsa. Try it in scrambled eggs, then rolled in a flour tortilla (breakfast burrito). Yum!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.5, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 0.9

FRESH SALSA



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I love salsa. I always make it. I made this one and brought it to work. Everyone raved. It is the best salsa I have ever had. The jicama really makes a difference.

Provided by bbmchicago

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

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 roma tomatoes, diced
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 small jicama, peeled and chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the tomato, jalapeno pepper, red onion, green onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, cumin, jicama, and the diced tomatoes with chilies in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 16.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SALSA FRESCA



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 large white onion, peeled and minced
1/4 teaspoon minced raw garlic, or to taste
1 habanero or jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  • Let the flavors marry for 15 minutes or so before serving, but serve within a couple of hours.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 24, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 243 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best salsa. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are meaty and have fewer seeds.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salsa will taste. If you can, use tomatoes that are in season.
  • Chop the ingredients evenly: This will help the salsa to have a consistent texture.
  • Add some heat: If you like spicy salsa, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper. Remove the seeds and ribs before chopping if you want to reduce the heat.
  • Don't over-mix the salsa: Mix the salsa just until the ingredients are combined. Over-mixing will make the salsa watery.
  • Let the salsa chill before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Fresh salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious salsa that will impress your friends and family.

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