Tomatoes are finally ripe, so here is a recipe for salsa fresca. Although it is delicious as-is, if it sits, covered in the  refrigerator, for an hour or so before serving, the flavors have a chance to blend even better.

Salsa Fresca

Any type of salsa is delicious, but there is something incredible about salsa made from fresh ingredients, and not cooked or processed in any way. 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (including seeds) – optional
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or garlic granules)

Directions:

1. Chop all of the vegetables into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. Add lime juice and seasonings, and stir. It’s ready to eat!

Nutritional Information : Serving size:  1 Tablespoon| Servings per recipe: around 20 | Per Serving: 11.3 kCal,  0.1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat. | 30.1 mg sodium | 2.6 g carbohydrates, 0.6 g fiber, 1.3 g sugar | 0.4 g protein