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Basic Salsa Formula

A simple, versatile salsa base recipe that you can customize endlessly. Fresh, zesty, and ready in minutes — perfect for dipping, topping tacos, or spooning over grilled meats and veggies!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American/Mexican
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 14kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Basic Salsa Formula

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Any combination of chopped tomatoes, veggies or fruit
  • 1/2 cup Onion diced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 handful Fresh herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Juice of one lime
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Olive oil
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Instructions

  • Chop up the veggies, onion and jalapeno pepper.
  • Add a handful of chopped fresh herbs of choice.
  • Add the lime juice and olive oil; mix the ingredients together, taste and adjust.

Notes

Nutrition information are estimates only, since this is not a set list of ingredients.
Try these suggestions:
Sweet and spicy - Diced peaches + red onion + garlic + serrano + lime juice + fresh mint
Roasted veggie salsa - Roasted tomatoes +  jalapeño + garlic + onion + olive oil + lemon juice + fresh oregano
Sweet and savory - Tomatoes + melon + jalapeno +  onion + cilantro + lime juice + olive oil
Tropical - Pineapple + Mango + cucumber + poblano + lime juice+ cilantro + olive oil

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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