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Bell Pepper Salsa

This Bell Pepper Salsa is easy to make, fresh, juicy, tangy, and delicious. It pairs well with various recipes and can be enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 30.85kcal
Author: Tracey Gene

Ingredients

  • 2 bell peppers yellow, orange or red variety; diced small
  • 1 large tomato juice and seeds discarded and flesh diced
  • ½ red onion diced small
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • pinch of salt and pepper plus more to taste
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice plus more to taste
  • 1 jalapeno or Fresno chili pepper deseeded and diced small; optional

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients and add to a bowl.
    Dice the bell peppers, red onion, and tomato flesh and add to a bowl. Mince the garlic, coarsely chop the cilantro, and add to the bowl.
    If using a jalapeno or Fresno chili pepper, dice and add to the bowl and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Toss to combine and add lime juice.
    Add fresh squeezed lime juice and toss to combine. Taste and add more lime juice or salt as needed.
  • Serve and Enjoy.
    Serve with tortilla chips or add to Mexican-inspired dinners, such as tacos, a carne asada plate, bowls, etc., and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate for 3-4 days in an airtight sealed container.
Tips:
  • Brunoise Dice the peppers. The easiest way to dice peppers small is by using a vegetable chopper.
  • Remove the juice and seeds from the tomato. 
  • Salt to taste.
  • Let the salsa marinate in the fridge for up to 30 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 30.85kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.23g | Protein: 1.16g | Fat: 0.27g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 5.33mg | Potassium: 238.5mg | Fiber: 1.95g | Sugar: 4.04g | Vitamin A: 2190.73IU | Vitamin C: 84.38mg | Calcium: 14.84mg | Iron: 0.42mg