Best 8 Fresh Cut Salsa Recipes

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Salsa, a vibrant and flavorful condiment, holds a special place in Mexican cuisine. Its zesty taste and versatility have made it a beloved accompaniment to various dishes, ranging from tacos and burritos to nachos and salads. This article presents a collection of fresh-cut salsa recipes that capture the essence of this beloved condiment.

Our first recipe, the Classic Fresh-Cut Salsa, embodies the traditional flavors of salsa with its combination of ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. This versatile salsa serves as an ideal complement to any Mexican dish, adding a burst of freshness and spice.

For those seeking a milder option, the Mild Fresh-Cut Salsa offers a delightful balance of flavors. With the heat of jalapeños toned down, this salsa caters to those who prefer a more subtle spice level. Its combination of sweet tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy lime juice creates a refreshing and flavorful salsa.

Adventurous palates will find solace in the Spicy Fresh-Cut Salsa, a fiery concoction that packs a punch. Bursting with the heat of habanero peppers, this salsa is not for the faint of heart. Its blend of roasted tomatoes, onions, and garlic adds depth of flavor, while the lime juice brightens up the overall taste.

If you're looking for a unique twist on salsa, the Roasted Fresh-Cut Salsa offers a smoky and savory profile. Roasting the tomatoes and peppers intensifies their flavors, creating a rich and complex salsa. The addition of roasted corn and black beans adds a delightful texture and extra depth of flavor.

Finally, the Salsa Verde, also known as Green Salsa, stands out with its vibrant green color and herbaceous flavor. This salsa is crafted using tomatillos, green chilies, cilantro, and onions. Its tangy and slightly acidic taste makes it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, and tacos.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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Fresh Tomato Salsa made in a food processor with roma tomatoes, onion and green bell peppers. This homemade salsa recipe is ready in minutes and tastes best straight from your garden! Serve with tortilla chips or your next Mexican meal!

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 pounds roma tomatoes (chopped)
1 small green bell pepper (finely diced)
1 small onion (finely diced)
1 tablespoon cilantro (finely diced)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place your tomatoes into a food processor and pulse 6-8 times, or until they reach a good salsa consistency. Depending on the size of your food processor you might have to do this in 2 batches. Transfer to a bowl once processed.
  • Add the chopped up green pepper and onion into the bowl with the tomatoes.
  • Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes into the bowl and mix until everything is combined.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or on top of your favorite Mexican meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH SALSA I



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This all purpose salsa is great on tortilla chips, tacos and other Mexican-style favorites. Roasted jalapeno chile peppers give the salsa an excellent flavor.

Provided by Kaylene Dow

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 jalapeno chile peppers
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place jalapeno chile peppers on a medium baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until roasted. Remove from heat and chop off stems.
  • Place jalapeno chile peppers, garlic, onion, white sugar, salt, ground cumin and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers in a blender or food processor. Chop using the pulse setting for a few seconds. Mix in whole peeled tomatoes. Chop using the pulse setting to attain desired consistency. Transfer to a medium bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 73.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

PICO DE GALLO (FRESH SALSA)



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Homemade pico de gallo is the best! This simple salsa recipe is made with chopped fresh tomatoes, chili peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime. Eat it fresh with tortilla chips!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Appetizer     Quick and Easy     Restaurant Favorite     Salsa     Salsa

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 3 medium-sized fresh tomatoes (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), stems removed
1/2 red onion
2 serrano or 1 jalapeño pepper, stems, ribs, and seeds removed (less or more to taste)
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch dried oregano (crumble in your fingers before adding), or more to taste
Pinch ground cumin, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Prep the ingredients: Roughly chop the tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions. Be careful while handling the chili peppers. Use a plastic baggie or disposable gloves to handle them, or wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after handling and avoid touching your eyes for several hours. Set aside some of the seeds from the peppers. If the salsa isn't hot enough, you can add a few for more heat.
  • Make the salsa: Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade. Pulse only a few times, just enough to finely dice the ingredients and not enough to purée. If you don't have a food processor, you can finely dice by hand.
  • Adjust seasonings: Place in a serving bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. If the chilis make the salsa too hot, add some more chopped tomato. If it's not hot enough, carefully add a few of the seeds from the chilis, or add a little more ground cumin. If you like, let the salsa sit for an hour (room temperature or chilled) for the flavors to combine.
  • Serve: Serve with chips, tortillas, tacos, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas , or pinto or black beans. The salsa will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize Makes 3 to 4 cups of salsa, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FRESH SALSA



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I love salsa. I always make it. I made this one and brought it to work. Everyone raved. It is the best salsa I have ever had. The jicama really makes a difference.

Provided by bbmchicago

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 roma tomatoes, diced
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 small jicama, peeled and chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the tomato, jalapeno pepper, red onion, green onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, cumin, jicama, and the diced tomatoes with chilies in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 16.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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In the height of tomato season, making a fresh salsa to go with those tortilla chips is a must.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (6 to 8), cored, halved, and seeded
1/2 medium red onion, minced (1/2 cup)
1 jalapeno or serrano chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Coarse salt
Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Chop tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces; transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, chile, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice; season generously with salt. Mix to combine. Let stand 15 minutes to develop flavor. Salsa can be kept at room temperature up to 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

FRESH CUT SALSA



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Great with any meat or seafood, or serve with taco chips or for a taco salad. from the local newpaper.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium tomatoes, small dice
1 small white onion, small dice
1/2 small sweet red pepper, small dice
1/2 small yellow pepper, small dice
1/4 bunch cilantro, sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 jalapeno, small dice
salt

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together.
  • It will keep for about 5 days in the fridge.

FRESH CALIFORNIA SALSA



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I just throw this together, but it is very popular and requested at potlucks. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Cecilia D

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large tomatoes, diced
½ large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice. Add jalapenos 2 teaspoons at a time, tasting after each addition to see how hot the salsa has become. Jalapeno peppers vary in heat, so it is important to taste the salsa to ensure you do not make it too hot to handle. Salt to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

FRESH SALSA



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We like salsa with chips as an afternoon snack. This fresh salsa recipe uses a lot of ripe tomatoes and keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Let stand for about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your salsa will be. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and slightly soft to the touch.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes: To add more flavor and complexity to your salsa, use a variety of tomatoes, such as Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes.
  • Chop the tomatoes evenly: This will help ensure that the salsa has a consistent texture.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your salsa the best flavor. If possible, use freshly chopped cilantro, onion, and garlic.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste your salsa before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, lime juice, or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Fresh cut salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to tacos, burritos, chips, and other dishes. It is also a great way to use up ripe tomatoes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious fresh cut salsa that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. So next time you have a bunch of ripe tomatoes, give this recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.

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