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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Condiment and Sauce Recipes

    Cherry Tomato Salsa Recipe

    By: Amy Katz · Published: May 1, 2023 · Last modified: May 1, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
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    Chunky Cherry Tomato Salsa is easy to make in 20 minutes and features red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. No special equipment is required, just a knife and cutting board! Enjoy this sweet and tangy sauce with tortilla chips and on tacos, burrito bowls, rice, beans, and more.

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    This raw cherry tomato salsa is similar to fresh pico de gallo, but uses small tomatoes rather than larger plum tomatoes such as Roma tomatoes.

    It has less liquid than salsas made with roasted tomatoes or those prepared in a food processor or blender.

    Cherry tomato salsa is delicious served with tortilla chips. You can also combine it with an easy 4 ingredient guacamole to make a flavorful guacamole salsa. And it's a key component in roasted sweet potato tacos.

    However you serve it, it's sure to become a favorite dip and condiment.

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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • You only need 5 ingredients to make it, plus salt and pepper.
    • It's quick to prepare and doesn't require any cooking.
    • It's an easy way to add instant flavor to your favorite dishes.

    Ingredients

    Container of cherry tomatoes, bunch of cilantro, jalapeño pepper, lime, red onion, and salt and pepper grinders.

    Tomatoes: Choose cherry or grape tomatoes that are smooth and without wrinkles. You can also opt for mixed medley cherry tomatoes that include red, orange, and yellow varieties.

    Cilantro: Both the leaves and tender stems can be used. If you're not a fan of cilantro, simply leave it out.

    Jalapeño pepper: While this recipe calls for one jalapeño, you can use as little or as much as you like depending on how spicy you like your salsa. A lot of the heat is concentrated in the seeds and ribs, so feel free to remove them if you prefer a milder salsa.

    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Instructions

    Chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl and the combined salsa ready to eat.
    1. Place the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium mixing bowl.
    2. Mix well to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Enjoy right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for later.

    Serving suggestions

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    Besides serving cherry tomato salsa with tortilla chips, it's delicious as a chunky sauce on a variety of dishes.

    • Spoon it over silken tofu scramble, air fried crispy home fries, and tofu tater tot casserole at breakfast and brunch.
    • Add it to a guacamole salad or veggie fajitas.
    • Stuff it in a wrap or pita with cannellini bean salad or smashed chickpea "tuna" salad.
    • Add a dollop to yellow turmeric rice, chickpea rice pilaf, or soyrizo taco pasta.
    • Enjoy it in baked potatoes or with roasted sweet potato cubes.

    Storing

    The salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a stir before enjoying. Do not freeze. 

    Recipe FAQs

    Do you need to peel tomatoes for salsa?

    When making raw salsa with sweet cherry or grape tomatoes, there's no need to peel the tomatoes since the skin is thin and doesn't have a bitter taste.

    Should cherry tomatoes be stored in the fridge or pantry?

    Cherry tomatoes are best stored on a kitchen counter in the container they came in or in a small bowl. For best flavor, do not refrigerate them.

    How do you prepare cilantro for salsa?

    Hold the cilantro in a tight bunch and run a sharp knife through to finely chop it. Discard any tough stems.

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    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Cherry Tomato Salsa Recipe

    Chunky Cherry Tomato Salsa is easy to make in 20 minutes and features red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. No special equipment required!
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 2kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    • 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
    • ¼ cup red onion, diced
    • 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (remove the seeds and ribs, if desired)
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
    • salt and pepper, to taste
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    Instructions

    • Place the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium mixing bowl.
    • Mix well to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Enjoy right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for later.
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    Notes

    For the nutrition facts, a serving is approximately 2 tablespoons.
     
    The salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a stir before enjoying. Do not freeze. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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