Kicked Up Salsa Fresca

Name: Kicked Up Salsa Fresca
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 2 1/2 cups
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1 serrano chile, minced (optional if you don't like spicy); 1/4 c fresh cilantro leaves; 1 lb tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 4 medium); 1 bell pepper, diced - i chose yellow; 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; juice from 1/2 lime; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp chile de arbol (optional - it does add a smoky, spicy flavor); 1/4 tsp salt

By Tammy Brownlow
@DoughmesticGoddess

I absolutely love Mexican Food and all of the fresh salsas. This one has a nice balance of fresh veggies and smoky spice. You can adjust the heat by omitting the serrano pepper and chile de arbol spice. But if you like spicy...this is perfect.

It is the perfect accompaniment for roasted or grilled meats and fish.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

Makes 2 1/2 cups

Prep:

15 Min

Method:

Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients

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1/2 medium

onion, diced
1

serrano chile, minced (optional if you don't like spicy)
1/4 c

fresh cilantro leaves
1 lb

tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 4 medium)
1

bell pepper, diced - i chose yellow
2 Tbsp

vegetable oil
·

juice from 1/2 lime
1/2 tsp

garlic powder
1/2 tsp

cumin
1/2 tsp

chili powder
1/4 tsp

sugar
1/4 tsp

chile de arbol (optional - it does add a smoky, spicy flavor)
1/4 tsp

salt

How to Make Kicked Up Salsa Fresca

Step-by-Step

Add all veggies, oil, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
Measure all spices in a small bowl and mix to combine.
Add spices to veggie mixture and stir well to combine. Refrigerate at least an hour to let the flavors combine. Enjoy!