Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 unit

tomatoes

seeded and chopped

0.25 cup

yellow bell pepper

chopped

0.33 cup

red onion

chopped

0.33 cup

green onion

chopped

3 unit

jalapenos

seeded and chopped

3 tsp

fresh cilantro

chopped

2 clove

garlic

minced

2 tsp

fresh lime juice

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Seed and chop the tomatoes.

Step 2
~3 min

Dice the yellow bell pepper.

Step 3
~3 min

Finely chop the red onion and green onion.

Step 4
~3 min

Seed and chop the jalapenos.

Step 5
~3 min

Chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 6
~3 min

Mince the garlic.

Step 7
~3 min

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Step 8
~3 min

Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Step 9
~3 min

Toss everything together gently.

Step 10
~3 min

Let the salsa stand for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos.

Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tortilla chips

Serve as a topping for tacos

Serve as a condiment for grilled meats

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tacos
Grilled chicken
Quesadillas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Common condiment in Mexican cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Summer

Popularity Score

65/100