0.0 from 0 votes
Salsa Pesto
This Salsa Pesto is a tasty and fresh fusion recipe that combines tomato salsa and basil pesto to create a brand-new condiment. It is tart, light, and bursting with amazing garlic flavor. It can be used in so many ways.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes diced
- 1 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup prepared pesto
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup Jalapeno pepper minced
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients until well combined.
- Serve immediately, or chilled with chips, crackers or veggies for dipping.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients. Make sure all of your produce is fresh and the tomatoes are ripe for the best results.
- Chill before serving. This salsa pesto is ready to eat immediately but I like to put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Add basil. If you love the basil flavor, consider adding freshly chopped basil or swapping the cilantro to make it more of a salsa basil pesto.
- Drain the tomatoes. This helps reduce liquid resulting in a nice thick dip.
- Storing tip. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This recipe can’t be frozen because there will be a lot of excess moisture when thawed and the veggies will take on a mushy texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1380IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1380IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.