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Fresh Garden Salsa (Easy!)

A refreshing salsa that only takes 10 minutes! It features a variety of garden produce instead of canned goods. Great with tortilla chips or spooned on your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 42 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan , Mexican-American Fusion , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 3-4 beefsteak tomatoes* (about 1.5 lbs.)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup yellow onion
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

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  1. Roughly chop tomatoes (excess juice removed if desired), bell pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  2. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Pulse to combine until salsa reaches desired consistency. (I leave mine slightly chunky.)
  3. Taste and adjust flavors if needed. (If the flavors don't quite pop, add a pinch more salt.) Can serve immediately, but tastes best after it chills in the refrigerator for a couple hours or overnight.

Notes

  • *Tomatoes: Or use fresh roma tomatoes, tomatoes on the vine, or even cherry or grape tomatoes for a richer, sweeter flavor. If your beefsteak tomatoes are extra juicy, feel free to remove some liquid before adding to the blender so your salsa is not overly watery.
  • Flavors: This is a fun recipe to customize, so add more or less of the ingredients you enjoy. Make it spicy with more jalapeno, or add more/less garlic, onion, and cilantro to taste.
  • Storing: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.
  • Yield: Recipe makes about 3.5 cups salsa.

Nutrition Information

Calories 42kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.5g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Potassium 477mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1612IU (32%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 42

% Daily Value*

Calories 42kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Potassium 477mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1612IU 32%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.