Herb-Infused Tomato Salsa

Name: Herb-Infused Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 medium ripe tomatoes; 0.5 cups fresh cilantro leaves; 0.25 cups red onion; 1 whole jalapeño pepper; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 0.5 teaspoons salt

A fresh and vibrant salsa made with diced tomatoes and minced herbs, perfect for enhancing your knife skills.

15m

Prep Time

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

4 medium ripe tomatoes
0.5 cups fresh cilantro leaves
0.25 cups red onion
1 whole jalapeño pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
0.5 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1
Wash and dry all vegetables and herbs.
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Always wash your hands before handling food to ensure cleanliness.
2
Dice the tomatoes into small cubes, approximately 1/4 inch in size.

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calories

Protein

Fiber

200mg

Sodium

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Practice your knife skills by using a rocking motion with the knife while cutting.

Finely mince the fresh cilantro leaves, discarding the stems.

🔧 cutting board

Use a claw grip with your non-dominant hand to hold the herbs while cutting for safety.

Dice the red onion finely, aiming for small pieces.

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Make sure your knife is sharp for a clean cut, which is safer than using a dull knife.

Remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper, then dice it finely.

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Be careful when handling jalapeños; wash your hands after and avoid touching your face.

In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced cilantro, diced red onion, and jalapeño.

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Add lime juice and salt to the bowl, then mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

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Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt as preferred.

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