Summer Salsa Recipe

Brighten your summer meals with this vibrant Summer Salsa! Perfect as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or chops, this refreshing salsa is easy to make and bursting with fresh flavor. The simple recipe requires minimal cook time (mostly chilling!), leaving you with more time to enjoy the sunshine.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 68 mins
Calories 154.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Summer Salsa

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How to Make Summer Salsa

  1. Finely dice 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 red onion, and 1 jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat).
  2. Roughly chop 1 cup of fresh cilantro.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the diced bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, 1 (15-ounce) can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (drained), 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Gently stir in 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, stir in 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

1g

Carbs

10g