Description
A vibrant tomato salad bursting with flavors, ideal for summer gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Jalapeño (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and cilantro.
- Add lime and salt: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the top, then sprinkle with salt. Gently toss to combine everything.
- Introduce heat (if desired): Finely chop the jalapeño and stir it into the mix.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the salad right away with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
Notes
Prepare diced vegetables a few hours in advance but mix with lime juice just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tomato salad, fresh ingredients, summer recipe, Rooster's Beak, vibrant salad