Salsa Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Salsa Salad is the perfect healthy side dish or light appetizer for any meal. Featuring a medley of crisp cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, it’s accented with fresh cilantro and a tangy lime-olive oil dressing. For an extra kick, add a finely chopped jalapeño to bring a touch of heat to this refreshing recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook dish is not only effortless but also delightfully versatile—you can serve it alongside grilled meats, scoop it up with tortilla chips, or enjoy it on its own as a refreshing salad. Packed with colorful vegetables and bold flavors, this salsa-inspired dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser that celebrates the best of fresh ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 small Jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, roughly the same size as the halved tomatoes, and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core of the red bell pepper, then dice it into small pieces. Add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel and finely dice the red onion. Add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 7

If using jalapeño, deseed and finely chop it, and add it to the bowl for a spicy kick.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to create a simple dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables in the salad bowl.

Step 10

Toss everything together gently until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 11

Allow the salsa salad to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together, then serve immediately as a side dish or a light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1025.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	465.7

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1220.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 8.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 154.1mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1839.3mg	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: 54.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 39.3%