Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

This Cinco de Mayo salsa cruda recipe with tomatoes, chile peppers, onion, cilantro, and mint makes a zesty salsa perfect for your next Mexican fiesta.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 48 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup finely diced onion
• 1.5 pounds cherry or grape tomatoes, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Refrigerate for 1 hour. Season with salt before serving.

Step 2

Place tomatoes in a strainer; drain for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and serrano in a large bowl; pour lime juice over top. Stir in cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, cayenne pepper, and sugar.