Cutting Board Salsa

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rustic, herbaceous tomato salsa chopped fresh on a wooden board
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This vibrant salsa celebrates the art of manual chopping, resulting in a textural delight that blends sweet garden tomatoes with pungent garlic and fresh herbs. Unlike blended salsas, this version retains a chunky, rustic character, allowing each ingredient to shine. The combination of jalape&# 195;±os, mint, and parsley creates a complex flavor profile that is both refreshing and zesty. Perfect for serving alongside warm tortillas, grilled fish, or as a bright topping for tacos, it brings an authentic, homemade touch to any meal. ItâÂÂs quick to prepare and offers a satisfying, hands-on cooking experience that highlights the freshness of seasonal produce.

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Cutting Board Salsa

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 796.2

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This vibrant salsa celebrates the art of manual chopping, resulting in a textural delight that blends sweet garden tomatoes with pungent garlic and fresh herbs. Unlike blended salsas, this version retains a chunky, rustic character, allowing each ingredient to shine. The combination of jalape&# 195;±os, mint, and parsley creates a complex flavor profile that is both refreshing and zesty. Perfect for serving alongside warm tortillas, grilled fish, or as a bright topping for tacos, it brings an authentic, homemade touch to any meal. ItâÂÂs quick to prepare and offers a satisfying, hands-on cooking experience that highlights the freshness of seasonal produce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel the garlic cloves and place them on a large cutting board.
  2. Finely chop the garlic cloves until they form a paste-like consistency.
  3. Remove seeds and ribs from the jalapeño chiles if desired, then finely chop them and add to the garlic.
  4. Add the chopped fresh parsley and mint to the board.
  5. Chop the herbs together with the garlic and chiles, mixing them well.
  6. Roughly chop the garden fresh tomatoes and add them to the mixture.
  7. Using the flat side of your knife or cleaver, mix and turn the ingredients together on the board to combine evenly.
  8. Sprinkle salt over the mixture and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
  9. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl.
  10. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salsa and gently fold it in.
  11. Serve immediately with flatbreads or tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 796.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 90.8mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 176.2g59%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g48%
Sugars 7.6g
Protein 34.1g69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: salsa, tomato, garlic, jalapeno, herbs, parsley, mint, chopped, rustic, dip, vegan, fresh, summer, appetizer, no-cook, board, lemon, zesty, healthy, simple
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