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Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato And Chiles Recipe

Crave authentic Mexican flavor? This vibrant Salsa Mexicana recipe, adapted from Rick Bayless's 'Authentic Mexican,' is your answer! Simple yet bursting with fresh tomato, fiery jalapeño, and zesty lime, this salsa is perfect for everything from tacos to chips. While the original recipe calls for a significant amount of chiles, we've included options to adjust the heat to your liking. Get ready to experience the true taste of Mexico!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 39.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.4 (31 Reviews)
Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato And Chiles

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Ingredients for Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato And Chiles

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How to Make Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato And Chiles

  1. Finely chop 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, 2 jalapeños (remove seeds and membranes for less heat), 1 medium white onion, and 4 cloves garlic.
  2. Roughly chop 1/2 cup fresh cilantro.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine the chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, garlic, and cilantro.
  4. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the juice of 2 limes.
  5. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Let the salsa stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For a more intense flavor, let it sit for up to 2 hours (or even longer in the refrigerator).
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lime juice for extra zing or salt to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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