Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

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This Cinco de Mayo salsa cruda recipe should come with a warning: Make twice as much as you think you will need. This stuff is seriously irresistible!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 cups salsa
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds cherry or grape tomatoes, diced

  • ½ cup finely diced onion

  • 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves

  • 1 teaspoon salt, and more to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • 1 pinch white sugar

Directions

  1. Place tomatoes in a strainer; drain for 15 minutes.

  2. Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and serrano in a large bowl; pour lime juice over top. Stir in cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, cayenne pepper, and sugar.

  3. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Season with salt before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

48 Calories
1g Fat
11g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 48
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 595mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 501mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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