El Chico's Salsa Fria

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, El Chico's Salsa Fria is the ultimate no-cook recipe for any occasion. This vibrant salsa combines juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, spicy jalapeño, and aromatic cilantro, all brought together with a tangy kick of fresh lime juice. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of garlic, salt, and black pepper, it’s quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and requires no cooking—making it an effortless yet flavorful crowd-pleaser. Whether served with crunchy tortilla chips, spooned over tacos or burritos, or paired with grilled meats, this chilled salsa is a refreshing and versatile addition to any meal. Skip the store-bought jars and savor the freshness of homemade salsa today! Search-friendly, flavor-packed, and endlessly adaptable, this recipe will be your go-to for salsa cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Jalapeño
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry all produce.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even pieces and transfer them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.

Step 4

Carefully remove the seeds from the jalapeño for a milder salsa (optional). Finely mince the jalapeño and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the mix.

Step 7

Pour 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice over the ingredients.

Step 8

Sprinkle the salt and pepper into the bowl, then gently stir everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve the salsa chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(678.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	140.7

Total Fat 1.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1212.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 5.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 89.4mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 1478.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.1%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 78.8%