Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

Cherry tomatoes, combined with hot chiles, onion, cilantro, and mint make a zesty and flavorful fresh salsa perfect for your next Mexican fiesta!

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

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 pinch white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ cup finely diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1 ½ pounds cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
• 1 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain tomatoes in a strainer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, serrano pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Pour lime juice over the top. Stir in oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, sugar, mint, and cilantro. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Season with salt to taste.