Spicy Tomato Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Spicy Tomato Salad is a fresh and zesty addition to any meal. Featuring juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, crisp red onion, fragrant cilantro, and a kick of heat from jalapeño peppers, this no-cook recipe is a quick and healthy side dish for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. A squeeze of tangy lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and a touch of smoky ground cumin tie everything together, creating a perfectly balanced explosion of taste in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is a gluten-free, vegan-friendly delight that’s perfect for summer barbecues, taco nights, or any time you’re craving a refreshing yet spicy twist to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes, then core and dice them into bite-sized pieces. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the bowl.
Wash the jalapeño pepper, remove the seeds for less heat (optional), and finely chop it. Add the jalapeño to the mixture.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the vegetables in the bowl, ensuring to catch any seeds.
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and sprinkle in the ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated and combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice as needed.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1707 mg | 36% | |
*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.
