Fresh Salsa

Name: Fresh Salsa
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 3 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped, seeded if desired; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 lime, juiced

Source: Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love California Department of Health Services California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Fresh tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, cilantro, onions, and lime make this dish a light and easy summer time treat. Serve it with chicken and rice for a complete meal.

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
3 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped, seeded if desired
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lime, juiced

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients.
Serve or store salsa in refrigerator for up to three days in a covered plastic or glass container.

Notes

Learn more about: Tomatoes Onions Cilantro Limes

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