Salsa
This vibrant salsa features fresh cherry tomatoes, red pepper, and avocado, balanced with spicy chili and zesty lime. It's easy to make and perfect for parties or as a flavorful condiment.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
4 cherry tomatoes1 red pepper
1 avocado
2 red hot chili peppers
1 red onion
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup coriander leaves
Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that can liven up any meal. Bursting with fresh ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, red peppers, and avocados, it perfectly balances heat from chili peppers with the zest of lime juice. This easy-to-make recipe is an excellent addition to your culinary repertoire, perfect for parties, snacks, or as a condiment for your favorite dishes.
Instructions:
- Cherry Tomatoes: Wash and roughly chop the cherry tomatoes. If they're particularly small, you might just halve or quarter them.
- Red Pepper: Wash and remove the seeds and stem. Then, finely dice the red pepper.
- Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice it into small chunks.
- Red Hot Chili Peppers: Be cautious while handling chili peppers to avoid irritating your skin or eyes. Wash, remove the stems, seeds for a milder taste, and finely chop the peppers.
- Red Onion: Peel and finely dice the red onion.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the chopped cherry tomatoes, red pepper, avocado, chili peppers, and red onion.
- Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the mixed ingredients.
- Pour in the 2 tablespoons of lime juice. This will add zest and help to preserve the vibrant colors of the vegetables.
- Finely chop the coriander leaves. Add them to the mixing bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Be careful to not mash the avocado too much.
- Add salt and pepper if desired. This step is optional but enhances the flavor.
- This salsa is best served fresh. Enjoy it as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or even as a salad on its own.
Making your own salsa at home is both simple and rewarding. By using fresh ingredients and following a few easy tips, you can create a delicious and versatile condiment that enhances a variety of dishes. Whether you're entertaining guests or just spicing up a weeknight dinner, this homemade salsa is sure to impress.
Salsa FAQ:
Store any leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for about 2-3 days. To minimize browning of the avocado, try pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salsa before sealing.
Yes, you can substitute ingredients based on availability or preference. For example, you can use different types of tomatoes or peppers. If you don't like cilantro, try parsley for a different flavor.
The heat level of the salsa depends on how many seeds you remove from the red chili peppers. Removing seeds and membranes will make it milder. Start with one chili and adjust to your heat preference.
This salsa pairs excellently with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, and is even delicious as a topping on salads. It's a versatile condiment that enhances various dishes.
A ripe avocado should be slightly soft to the touch but not mushy. If it's still firm, leave it at room temperature for a couple of days to ripen. Once ripe, use it promptly to prevent browning.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- For a milder salsa, deseed the chili peppers before chopping.
- Dice the vegetables evenly to ensure a consistent texture.
- Let the salsa sit for 15-30 minutes after mixing to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add salt or a pinch of sugar to adjust the taste to your preference.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a topping for salads.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving
6 ServingsCalories 80kcal
Protein 1.45g
Carbohydrates 8g
Fiber 3.50g
Sugar 3.46g
Fat 7g
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