Tomato and jalapeno salad
Fresh and zesty Tomato and Jalapeño Salad recipe featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp onions, spicy red chili peppers, and fragrant coriander leaves, all tossed in a tangy lime juice and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light, refreshing snack.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
2 cups cherry tomatoes1 onion
1/4 cup coriander leaves
2 red hot chili peppers
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Tomato and jalapeno salad is a vibrant and zesty dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of cherry tomatoes with the heat of red hot chili peppers. It's an easy-to-make salad that’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Instructions:
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
- Peel the onion and finely chop it.
- Rinse the coriander leaves and roughly chop them.
- Wash the red hot chili peppers, remove the stems, and finely slice them. You can remove the seeds if you prefer less heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, coriander leaves, and sliced red hot chili peppers.
- In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour the lime juice and olive oil mixture over the vegetables in the large bowl.
- Toss everything together gently to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary (you can add a pinch of salt if you like).
- Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Chop the onion finely to ensure it blends well with the other ingredients.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers based on your heat preference.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice will give you the best flavor, so avoid bottled lime juice if possible.
- Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Tomato and jalapeno salad is a quick and easy recipe that adds a spicy kick to your meal. With the right balance of fresh ingredients and a few thoughtful tips, you can create a delicious and refreshing salad that everyone will enjoy.
Nutrition per serving
8 ServingsCalories 18kcal
Protein 0.72g
Carbohydrates 4.15g
Fiber 0.98g
Sugar 2.58g
Fat 1.83g
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