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Fresh Tomato Salsa

This salsa features diced ripe tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and minced red onion combined with lime juice and salt. It has a chunky texture with vibrant colors, offering a fresh and tangy flavor profile that highlights raw ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups ripe tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Dice the ripe tomatoes into small, uniform pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
  2. Chop the fresh cilantro finely and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  3. Mince the red onion and stir it into the mixture, distributing the flavors evenly.
  4. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salsa, aiming for about a tablespoon of juice for bright acidity.
  5. Add the salt to taste and gently stir the ingredients together, letting the flavors meld.
  6. Allow the salsa to sit for 5 minutes so the flavors can develop and the mixture thickens slightly.

Notes

Serve immediately with chips or as a topping for grilled dishes.