Crunchy Pepper Lime Salsa
This Crunchy Pepper Lime Salsa adds a pop of freshness to anything you pair it with. Fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro will wow your taste-buds and elevate Taco Tuesday to another level!
I got this recipe from a friend at work. He grilled some chicken for lunch and made this quick, crunchy salsa to go with it. He kindly let me try a bite. I made some at home that very weekend and was blown away by how easily it came together and the unparalleled freshness it brought.
First, gather up your ingredients:
You will need:
- One large red onion
- Two or three Anaheim peppers (or if you prefer more spice, jalepeno peppers)
- A bundle of fresh cilantro
- Two large limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Next, prepare your ingredients:
Dice the onion and cilantro. Cut the peppers in half, remove the pith and seeds and dice. Add the diced ingredients to a bowl. Optional step: before cutting the limes, zest one into the bowl. Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice over the ingredients. Stir ingredients together and add a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
Enjoy your Crunchy Pepper Lime Salsa!
Add some fresh crunch on your tacos, in your burritos, with grilled chicken or even with corn chips.
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd and can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead of time. Any longer than 8 hours and the color starts to darken but the taste is just fine.
Until next time,
Ariel
Crunchy Lime Pepper Salsa
Equipment
- Chef's knife
- Medium sized bowl
- Zester - optional
Ingredients
- 2-3 Anaheim peppers
- 1 Large Red Onion – or 3 Small Red Onions
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 2 Large Limes
Instructions
- Rinse off all ingredients.
- Peel outer layer of onion skin and dice. Add to the bowl.
- Slice off top of pepper and cut in half lengthwise. Remove pith and seeds, then dice and add to bowl.
- Finely chop the bunch of cilantro and add to the bowl.
- Optional step: zest one lime and add to bowl.
- Cut two large limes in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.
- Stir to combine. Use immediately or allow flavors to blend in the fridge for up to 8 hours before use.
