Fresh Tomato Salsa/Relish Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 3 cups
Description:
Indulge in the freshness of this homemade salsa, bursting with the goodness of ripe tomatoes, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of spice from green chilies and ginger. Whether you prefer it hot or mild, this versatile salsa is perfect for dipping, topping, or adding a flavorful kick to your favorite dishes. Plus, it’s loaded with vitamin C and minerals, making it a healthy and delicious choice any day of the week. Best of all, you can whip it up in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (finely chopped)
- 2 green chilies (adjust according to preference)
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Wash the tomatoes and chop them into quarters.
- Peel and finely chop the red onion.
- Juice the lemon and discard any seeds.
- Peel and finely chop the ginger.
- Remove the stems from the green chilies and chop them finely.
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a food processor, combine the chopped tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, ginger, green chilies, red chili powder, ground mustard, and salt.
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Blend:
- Pulse the ingredients together in the food processor for about 3 to 5 rounds. Be careful not to over-process; you want a chunky texture, not a puree.
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Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt or chili powder to suit your taste preferences.
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Chill:
- Transfer the salsa to a bowl or airtight container and refrigerate for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve:
- Once chilled, your fresh tomato salsa is ready to serve! Enjoy it as a dip with tortilla chips, spoon it over grilled meats or seafood, or use it as a topping for tacos, nachos, or salads.
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Storage:
- Store any leftover salsa in the refrigerator for up to several days. Make sure to use a sealed container to maintain freshness.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 51.6
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 789.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.4g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 6.2g
- Protein: 2.1g
Tips:
- For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the green chilies before chopping.
- Feel free to customize the salsa by adding other ingredients such as cilantro, garlic, or even fruit like mango or pineapple for a unique twist.
- If you prefer a smoother consistency, you can blend the salsa for a few extra seconds, but be careful not to overdo it.
- Adjust the amount of red chili powder according to your spice tolerance level. You can always start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.
- This salsa tastes best when served cold, so be sure to refrigerate it for a couple of hours before serving for optimal flavor.
