Asparagus Salsa Recipe

This vibrant Asparagus Salsa recipe is a flavor explosion! Inspired by a classic, this recipe elevates simple asparagus with zesty tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Letting it sit overnight allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a salsa that's even better the next day! Perfect with organic blue corn tortilla chips.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 55.6 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Asparagus Salsa

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 canned jalapeños (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
  • 1/2 inch of water

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How to Make Asparagus Salsa

  1. Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound of asparagus spears.
  2. Place asparagus in a large saucepan and add 1/2 inch of water.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Immediately drain the asparagus and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  6. Finely chop 1 cup of tomatoes, 1/2 cup of red onion, 2 canned jalapeños (finely chopped), and 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked asparagus, chopped tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.
  8. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste).
  9. Gently stir to combine.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, stirring a few times.
  11. Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Asparagus Salsa?

Asparagus Salsa takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Asparagus Salsa?

Asparagus Salsa has approximately 55.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Asparagus Salsa?

The key ingredients for Asparagus Salsa are Fresh Asparagus, Tomatoes, Onion, Jalapeno, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Clove. See the full list with measurements above.

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