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Fresh Key Lime Salsa Recipe

Escape to Key West with this vibrant Fresh Key Lime Salsa! A taste of paradise, this irresistible recipe (inspired by a Key West restaurant, with a secret garlic twist!) is so fresh and flavorful, you'll want to eat it by the spoonful. Forget the chips – this salsa is THAT good! Perfect for parties, tacos, or simply enjoying with your favorite beverage.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 50.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Fresh Key Lime Salsa

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How to Make Fresh Key Lime Salsa

  1. Finely dice 2 cups of ripe Roma tomatoes.
  2. Finely chop 1 jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat).
  3. Roughly chop 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro.
  4. Finely dice 1/2 cup of red onion.
  5. Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  6. In a medium glass bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, and garlic.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Add the juice of 2 Key limes.
  9. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours (or preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
  11. Serve chilled with fresh tortilla chips or your favorite accompaniments.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

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