Best 8 Spanish Salsa Fresca Recipes

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Savor the vibrancy of Spanish cuisine with our tantalizing collection of salsa fresca recipes. These refreshing and versatile sauces are a symphony of fresh ingredients, bursting with flavors that will elevate any dish. From the classic tomato-based salsa to unique variations featuring fruits, vegetables, and herbs, our recipes cater to a wide range of palates. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your meals into extraordinary experiences.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC PICO DE GALLO (SALSA FRESCA)



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This isthe best Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca) you will ever have! Made with fresh tomatoes, onion, chiles, cilantro and lots of lime juice plus a secret ingredient.

Provided by Ana Frias

Categories     Appetizer     Salsas

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium roma tomatoes (diced)
⅓ of a medium white or yellow onion (diced)
1 to 2 jalapeños or serrano pepper (Or one of each) (remove the seeds, finely diced)
¼ cup minced cilantro
2 Tbsp tomato sauce
2 Tbsp fresh lime Juice (1 large lime)
1 tsp kosher salt or more to taste
1 tsp fresh groun pepper or more to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes, onions, jalapeños (or preferred pepper) in evenly sized small chunks. Add to a large bowl
  • Mince the cilantro and add to the bowl.
  • Add two tablespoons of tomato sauce (optional) and lime juice. Season with salt & pepper according to taste.
  • Stir to combine and serve immediately. Or store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Eat within 3 days for the best taste & freshness.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cup, Calories 32 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 129 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

EX-GIRLFRIEND'S MOM'S SALSA FRESCA (PICO DE GALLO)



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My ex's mom had the best hand-chopped salsa fresca I have ever tasted back in college. Over the years, I have tweaked it to something my friends and family rave about. The trick for this salsa is marinating the onions and jalapenos in lime juice for about 5 minutes before adding the tomatoes and cilantro. There are two tricks to this recipe: 1. Hand-chop everything. It takes a while, but it is worth it. 2. The marinating is what makes this salsa special. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by thebioteacher

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped - or more to taste
2 limes, juiced
2 ½ cups Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix red onion, jalapeno pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Mix in Roma tomatoes, cilantro, and salt; allow to stand 15 more minutes for flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 394.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SALSA FRESCA



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Serve this fresh salsa as a topping for tortilla chips or as a condiment for grilled steak or shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 small white onion, diced small (2/3 cup)
1 jalapeno, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, white onion, jalapeno, garlic, and fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Let sit at least 15 minutes (or, covered, up to 4 hours). Stir in cilantro leaves just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

SALSA FRESCA



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This quick fresh tomato salsa will always be best when tomatoes are in season. But you can pump up the flavor with a little lime juice if the flavor of your tomatoes is a little dull. Juicy tomatoes will yield a more watery salsa than pulpy roma tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dips and spreads, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 small white or red onion, minced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pound fresh, ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 to 3 jalapeño or serrano chiles, to taste, minced (and seeded, if you would like a milder salsa)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, more to taste
1 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice (optional)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place minced onion in a bowl and cover with cold water. Add vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes or longer. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir in onions. (If your tomatoes are full of flavor, you won't need lime juice.) Ideally, let stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before eating so that flavors will blend and ripen.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 26, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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

THE ULTIMATE SALSA FRESCA



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Salsa fresca is a generic term for any salsa that isn't cooked. There's no right or wrong way to do it - everyone does their own thing. This recipe is my take on what my mom used to make, but I think it's exceptional. (Pat on back, LOL!) Measurements are loose, but the key is the olive oil and mexican oregano. Prep time includes 15 minutes of standing time.

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb red ripe tomato, diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, rubbed between your palms to crush
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 -3 serrano chilies, minced (to taste, these are hot!)

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive bowl, combine first six ingredients.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the minced serrano chiles, a little at a time, tasting for "heat" until you reach the level you can stand.
  • Let stand for fifteen minutes to let the flavors meld. A small squeeze of lime juice is also good.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use. Will NOT keep overnight.
  • NOTE: this is such a versatile salsa. Try it in scrambled eggs, then rolled in a flour tortilla (breakfast burrito). Yum!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.5, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 0.9

SPANISH SALSA FRESCA



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This spicy, no-cook sauce is perfect for any sort of grilled white-fleshed fish fillet (striped bass, flounder, tilapia), grilled or sauted chicken breasts or even grilled steaks. It can also make the basis for tasty fajitas or tacos.

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 c finely chopped tomatoes (about 4 large tomatoes)
1/4 c finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
2 clove garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp minced cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

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

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: This is key to making a delicious salsa fresca. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and slightly soft to the touch.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh cilantro and basil add a bright, herbaceous flavor to salsa fresca. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
  • Don't over-chop the ingredients: Salsa fresca is best when the ingredients are chopped into small, even pieces. However, if you over-chop them, the salsa will become mushy.
  • Add a little bit of heat: If you like spicy salsa, add a chopped jalapeño pepper or serrano pepper. Be sure to remove the seeds and ribs before chopping, so the salsa isn't too spicy.
  • Let the salsa sit for a while before serving: This allows the flavors to meld together and develop. If you can, make the salsa a few hours or even a day before you plan to serve it.

Conclusion:

Salsa fresca is a refreshing, flavorful condiment that can be used to add a pop of flavor to tacos, burritos, nachos, and other Mexican dishes. It's also great as a dip for tortilla chips or vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, salsa fresca is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.

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