Fresh Tomato Salsa With Peppers
Create a fresh tomato salsa with peppers for the perfect Mexican-inspired side dish. Use plum tomatoes for a delicious salsa.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onions
- 1 medium clove garlic, grated
- ½ tsp ground cumin, roasted or regular
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
- 1 Anaheim pepper, diced
- 6 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a serving bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes with the diced onions, garlic, cumin, lime juice, jalapeño and Anaheim peppers, and 4 tablespoons of the cilantro.2 cups chopped plum tomatoes | 1/4 cup diced red onions | 1 medium clove garlic | 1/2 tsp ground cumin | 2 tbsp lime juice | 1 jalapeño pepper | 1 Anaheim pepper | 4 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Let the salsa rest at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before serving, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro.2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
Tip: For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño before mincing.
Tip: Plum tomatoes are good because they’re meaty and less watery. If the salsa seems watery, draining excess juice is an easy fix.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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