Salsa Fresca

Firm, vibrant tomato dices with a satisfying crunch. The heat of the chili and the freshness of the lime create a sharp, balanced bite.

• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 0 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 43
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fat: 0 g

Ingredients

• 400 g Vine tomato ( seeded and finely diced )
• 1 piece Red onion ( very finely minced )
• 1 piece Hot chili pepper ( minced without seeds )
• 20 g Fresh cilantro ( coarsely chopped )
• 1 piece Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle. ( juiced )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the tomatoes

   Cut the tomatoes in half to remove the seeds and excess water. Dice the flesh into regular 5mm cubes. We want texture, not a mash.

2. Chop the aromatics

   Finely dice the red onion and the chili. Coarsely chop the cilantro with a knife so the leaves don't bruise and they keep their aroma.

3. Season and combine

   Mix everything in a bowl with the lime juice and sea salt. The salt will draw out a bit of juice, naturally binding the vegetables together.

Chef's tips

• Use room temperature tomatoes so they release their full aroma.
• Do not prepare this sauce too far in advance; tomatoes lose their firmness after 4 hours of contact with salt.

Storage

Consume within 4 hours to maintain the crunchiness of the vegetables.