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.
- 23 Mar 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 8 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
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.
Ingredients:
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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 77 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 18kcal | 1% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.72g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 4.15g | 1% |
| Fiber 0.98g | 3% |
| Sugar 2.58g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 1.83g | 2% |
| Saturated 0.26g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 24ug | 3% |
| Choline 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B9 12ug | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 6ug | 5% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 9mg | 1% |
| Copper, Cu 0.05mg | 5% |
| Iron, Fe 0.27mg | 2% |
| Magnesium, Mg 9mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P 20mg | 2% |
| Potassium, K 170mg | 5% |
| Selenium, Se 0.06ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 3.58mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.14mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 70g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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