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January 29, 2014 By Nicky 14 Comments

Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Once you’ve had GOOD fresh salsa, it’s really hard to go back to the jarred stuff. There is just something about the clean, fresh taste of vine ripened tomatoes that cooked, processed tomatoes just can’t compete with.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

If you are looking to eat healthier and clean up the foods you eat, salsa is a great place to start.  It’s used more than any other condiment in the U.S. From tacos to omelettes, fresh salsa is a great additional that adds a world of flavor. All of the ingredients are easy to find and should be available at most, if not all, grocery stores and food marts.

Fresh Salsa ingredients

Roma tomatoes are a MUST when making salsa. They have a firmer skin and fewer seeds. There is more “meat” to these tomatoes and their texture is great in salsa. If you can’t find or don’t want to use Roma tomatoes, you can use other varieties, just remove the seeds prior to dicing them. Otherwise, you may get a watery salsa. Red onions have a sweet taste and are a good choice when you’re looking to raw them raw.

My kids don’t like spicy foods. So I add a mild pepper, plus remove it’s seeds and inner membranes. I do that because that’s where the heat is. Last summer, I grew Tunisian peppers (shown in the ingredient picture) that were milder than jalapenos. I threw a bunch in the freezer and have been using them slowly ever since. You can add any type of pepper you like. You can go mild, poblano or anaheim, or go hot, jalapeno or habanero. So you can be a Hot Mama or not. It’s up to you!

 

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Fresh Tomato Salsa

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • Handful of fresh cilantro, about 2 Tablespoons after it's minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 a lemon, juiced (about 2 Tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Serve immediately or store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 92Total Fat: 1gSodium: 2463mgCarbohydrates: 20gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g

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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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Comments

  1. blankLori Who Needs A Cape? says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Looks fresh & fabulous! Shared on G+ 🙂

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Thanks Lori.

      Reply
  2. blankJenne says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Looks yummy! I love fresh salsa. I use canned organic tomatoes and put it all in a food processor. The only difference is I use a serrano pepper and lime instead of lemon.

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    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      January 29, 2014 at 11:14 am

      I’ll put this in the blender when I want a smoother salsa. Does the brand of tomato make a difference in yours?

      Reply
  3. blankJasey McBurnett says

    January 29, 2014 at 10:03 am

    This looks amazing! I love fresh salsa! The canned tomatoes always end up tasting tinny to me! I’ll be pinning and sharing on my fb page!

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      January 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Thanks Jasey. I agree with you on the tinny taste. Thanks for pinning and sharing.

      Reply
  4. blankTiffany Cruz says

    January 29, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Nothing beats fresh salsa.

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    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      I have to agree with you Tiffany. Fresh salsa is the best.

      Reply
  5. blankKathy says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    This looks great and I love that it is clean eating. Thanks so much for sharing.

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    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      It was my pleasure Kathy. It was a great event and I enjoyed meeting a few new people. Homemade salsa is simple to make and it makes eating clean so easy.

      Reply
  6. blankJenne says

    June 7, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Such an easy summer addition. Love it!

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    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      June 9, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      I agree. It’s great on so many things. We use it more than ketchup or BBQ sauce combined.

      Reply
  7. blankLavende says

    June 7, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Looks great. I love to double up on the cilantro, I can’t get enough of it 🙂

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      June 9, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      You’re a girl after my own heart. I love cilantro too.

      Reply

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