shawn's salsa fresca

Birmingham, AL
Updated on Jan 1, 2022

This is sooooo good! Best if refrigerated for at least an hour so the flavors can meld.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

With a medium kick and lots of fresh veggies, this salsa will be great at your next gathering. Filled with unique textures and flavors, we can't imagine anyone not liking it. A delicious summertime appetizer and snack.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pickled or fresh jalapenos chopped (adjust to your liking)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn (optional) (leftover grilled corn on the cob is best)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 - avocado chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Emeril's Southwest Seasoning or your favorite Southwest seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

How To Make shawn's salsa fresca

  • Salsa ingredients in a bowl.
    Step 1
    Mix all ingredients together, adding 1/2 the seasoning at first and tasting so you can adjust it accordingly.
  • A bowl of Shawn's Salsa Fresca.
    Step 2
    Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
  • Step 3
    **When I posted this recipe, I forgot to add that sometimes I also add a can of kidney beans drained and rinsed to it. Adding the beans makes this a great vegetarian dish by increasing protein and fiber.**

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Salsas
Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #corn
Keyword: #Tomato
Keyword: #JALAPENO
Keyword: #avocado
Keyword: #Fresca
Keyword: #salsa
Collection: Fiesta Time!
Ingredient: Vegetable

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