The Ultimate Salsa Fresca

Submitted by Jostlori

"Salsa fresca is a generic term for any salsa that isn't cooked. There's no right or wrong way to do it - everyone does their own thing. This recipe is my take on what my mom used to make, but I think it's exceptional. (Pat on back, LOL!) Measurements are loose, but the key is the olive oil and mexican oregano. Prep time includes 15 minutes of standing time."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb red ripe tomato, diced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, rubbed between your palms to crush
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 -3 serrano chilies, minced (to taste, these are hot!)

directions

1. In a non-reactive bowl, combine first six ingredients.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add the minced serrano chiles, a little at a time, tasting for "heat" until you reach the level you can stand.
4. Let stand for fifteen minutes to let the flavors meld. A small squeeze of lime juice is also good.
5. Refrigerate until ready to use. Will NOT keep overnight.
6. NOTE: this is such a versatile salsa. Try it in scrambled eggs, then rolled in a flour tortilla (breakfast burrito). Yum!

Reviews

[White b.]

Bangin salsa recipe. My wife made this and I nearly pooped myself.

 

[Rita1652]

Quick and easy to put together and even easier to eat! I did add lime juice. Gracias. Made for ZWT #8