Lychee Salsa
Bright, zesty, and bursting with tropical flavor, this lychee salsa is a stunningly unique twist on traditional salsa recipes. Sweet, juicy lychees are the star ingredient, perfectly balancing the tangy diced tomato, crisp red onion, and zippy jalapeño heat. Freshly chopped cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime juice add vibrant layers of freshness, while a whisper of salt and pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salsa is as easy as it is flavorful. Serve it as an irresistible dip with tortilla chips, or use it to elevate grilled seafood, chicken, or tacos with a sweet-and-spicy flair. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a tropical-inspired party appetizer, lychee salsa is sure to impress with its bold and refreshing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces fresh lychees (peeled, pitted, and chopped)
- 1 medium ripe tomato (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small jalapeño pepper (finely minced, seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 large lime (juiced)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Prepare the fresh lychees by peeling them, removing the pits, and chopping the fruit into small pieces. Place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Dice the tomato into small pieces and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl with the lychees.
Finely mince the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds for less heat if desired, and add it to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the mixture.
Squeeze the juice from a large lime over the ingredients in the bowl.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then gently toss everything together to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For best results, let the salsa chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the lychee salsa as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled seafood, chicken, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 601 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 14% | |
*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.
