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Southern Living Salsa Recipe

This incredibly easy Southern Living Salsa recipe, originally from the "Southern Living Christmas" cookbook, is a festive and flavorful addition to your holiday gatherings or any occasion! With just a handful of fresh ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll be enjoying this vibrant salsa in minutes. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. (Chilling time not included in prep time)

Prep Time 11 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 11.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southern Living Salsa

  • Not applicable; recipe uses 1 cup finely diced bell pepper (green or red)
  • Not applicable; recipe uses 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup finely diced bell pepper (green or red)

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How to Make Southern Living Salsa

  1. Finely dice the red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the diced red onion (1/2 cup), diced bell pepper (1 cup), diced jalapeño pepper (1-2, to taste), chopped cilantro (1/2 cup), lime juice (1/4 cup), and salt (1 teaspoon).
  3. Gently stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salsa to chill. This step enhances the overall taste!
  5. Serve cold with your favorite tortilla chips or use as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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