36 Hour Freedom Salsa
Experience bold, vibrant flavors with our 36 Hour Freedom Salsa, a fresh and zesty homemade dip that takes your taste buds on a journey. This recipe combines ripe Roma tomatoes, crisp red onions, fiery jalapeños, and fragrant cilantro, all enhanced with the perfect blend of lime juice, garlic, cumin, and a touch of sugar for balance. The real secret? A leisurely 36-hour marination in the fridge, allowing the ingredients to meld into a flavor-packed salsa that’s simply irresistible. Perfectly paired with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled favorites, this make-ahead salsa is ideal for entertaining or spicing up weeknight meals. Dive into the ultimate fresh salsa experience with minimal prep and maximum flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 whole Jalapeño peppers
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, evenly sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Carefully remove the seeds from the jalapeño peppers (or keep them for added heat) and finely mince. Add to the tomato and onion mixture.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh cilantro. Add both to the bowl.
Pour the lime juice over the vegetables and mix gently but thoroughly to combine.
Season the mixture with salt, ground cumin, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to ensure the seasoning is distributed evenly.
Drizzle the olive oil over the salsa and give it one final stir.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the salsa to an airtight container.
Refrigerate for 36 hours, allowing the flavors to deepen and meld together. Stir periodically (every 12 hours, if possible) to ensure even marination.
After 36 hours, taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or alongside your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2394 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1349 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
