Fresh Pepper Salsa
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Fresh Pepper Salsa is a quick and refreshing recipe perfect for any occasion. Featuring a medley of crisp red and green bell peppers, zesty jalapeño, juicy roma tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro, this salsa is a celebration of fresh ingredients. Brightened with a squeeze of tangy lime juice and a hint of garlic, it’s perfectly seasoned to elevate your favorite tortilla chips or to serve as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or even salads. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for gatherings or a healthy snack option. Enhance your table with this flavorful homemade dip that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 4 medium roma tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse all vegetables and the cilantro thoroughly under cold water.
Seed and dice the red and green bell peppers into small, even pieces.
Finely dice the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds and membrane if you prefer less heat.
Dice the roma tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl along with the diced peppers.
Finely chop the red onion and cilantro and add them to the mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and stir them into the vegetable mixture.
Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl, and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
Let the salsa sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1407 mg | 30% | |
*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.
