Sugar-Free Salsa Fresca
This vibrant salsa fresca is a fresh and zesty condiment, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to any meal. Made with ripe tomatoes, crisp onion, and aromatic cilantro, it's naturally sugar-free and incredibly versatile.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 37 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 4 pcstomato, diced
- 0.5 pcsred onion, finely diced
- 1 pcsjalapeño, minced, seeds removed
- 0.25 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
Equipment
mixing bowl · spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces and place them in a medium bowl.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Using ripe, firm tomatoes will yield the best flavor and texture.
- 2
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
About 2 min
- 3
Mince the jalapeño, making sure to remove the seeds and membranes for a milder salsa, then add it to the bowl.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- 4
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and incorporate it into the tomato mixture.
About 1 min
- 5
Pour the fresh lime juice over all the ingredients in the bowl.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Freshly squeezed lime juice makes a big difference in flavor.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper.
- 7
Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
About 1 min
- 8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Chilling the salsa improves its taste and texture.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 36.6kcal
- Protein
- 1.6g
- Carbs
- 8.2g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Fibre
- 2.2g
- Sugar
- 4.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.