Easy Chunky Salsa – Sharon Palmer, Plant-Powered Nutritionist

Did you know you can whip up the best homemade salsa recipe ever in 10 minutes with only 7 ingredients? Yes, this Easy Chunky Salsa is based on seasonal produce that you can easily find in your garden, farmers market, and supermarket. Simply chop the ingredients, mix together and serve with your favorite foods, such as tacos, chips, and whole grain crackers. Or use it as an ingredient in nachos or tamale pie. This classic recipe, which is vegan and gluten-free, is customizable, too. Switch to heirloom tomatoes to give it a different color. Use more or less jalapeno pepper to give it a different level of spice. Also try lime juice instead of lemon juice for a different flavor twist. Most importantly: Just try! You’ll want to make this homemade salsa over and over again, it’s so easy and so good.

Here are a few questions people ask about making homemade salsa.

How long does homemade salsa last?

If you keep it in an airtight container and put it in the fridge, you can get about 5 days from this recipe. But use it quickly, as it is always best enjoyed on the first day.

Can you freeze homemade salsa?

You can freeze it in an airtight container, but the quality will decrease slightly. Fresh tomatoes and vegetables will release a lot of water, so the texture will not be good.

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Easy Chunky Salsa

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• Author: Nutritionist with Plant Power

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  Total Time: 10 minutes

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  Reveal: 12 food 1x

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  Food: Vegan

Explanation

Put together the best homemade salsa recipe ever in 10 minutes with only 7 ingredients to use with tacos, chips, burritos, and casseroles. This Easy Chunky Salsa recipe will be your new healthy homemade salsa recipe.

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• 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
• ½ large white or yellow onion, chopped
• ½ large bell pepper (green, or red), chopped
• 3 small jalapenos, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 lemon, juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

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Instructions

1. Place the chopped tomatoes (including the juice left from chopping) in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt (if using).
3. Mix gently to combine the ingredients.
4. Cool in an airtight container until time to serve. It can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Serve with chips, crackers, tacos, potatoes, and casseroles.
5. Makes 12 servings (1/3 cup each).

Notes

The spice level of this recipe is medium; use more or less jalapenos to adjust the flavor.

Try changing the color of the tomatoes in this salsa using heirloom tomatoes.

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Dips
• Food: American

Nutritious food

• Serving Size: 1 worship
• Calories: 14
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 2 mg
• Oil: 0 g
• Saturated Fats: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 3 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 1 g

Serve this Easy Chunky Salsa with some of my favorite recipes, including:

Vegan Tamale Pie
Easy Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos
Loaded Vegan Jackfruit Nachos
Sweet Potato Zucchini Home Fries
Turmeric Tofu with Greens
Homemade Corn Tortillas