I’m getting a little adventurous in the kitchen these days. Trying things I’ve never made before. It’s a lot of fun. Especially when you end up with a really fantastic recipe.
Case in point: Clean Eating Cilantro Salsa.
I went to the farmer’s market this morning and just started shopping for whatever looked fabulous.
As I shopped, I realized I was buying ingredients for salsa. Even though I’ve never made it before, I was definitely feeling up to the challenge. So I bought the rest of what I needed, went home and got to work in the kitchen.
If you are a cilantro fan, this is definitely the salsa for you! Nobody at the dinner table could stop eating it. It was amazing! And it was gone before anyone could blink.
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE CLEAN EATING RECIPES:
CLEAN EATING CILANTRO SALSA RECIPE:
This delicious salsa will leave you never wanting the jarred stuff again! (All ingredients are an approximate measure. Adjust to your liking.)
- 6 medium tomatoes
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1 medium jalapeño (choose the type & amount based on how spicy you like your salsa)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 medium red onion
Chop all your ingredients. Be sure you chop them well. The finer you chop everything, the better texture your salsa will have.
Mix in a bowl and serve.
Please note that the nutrition data below is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.
Anne says
Yum! I can’t wait to try this.
The Gracious Pantry says
Anne – Let me know what you think!
Tanya says
What do you use for the chips? If this salsa tastes as good as it looks…I am going to need some REALLY clean eating chips to dip in it…cuz I am going to want A LOT! 🙂 Thanks for the recipes!
The Gracious Pantry says
Tanya –
Corn chips: https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-chips-and-guacamole/
“Potato” chips: https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-chips/
And tomorrow’s post will be for whole wheat tortilla chips.
Enjoy!
Robin Braun says
CAN’T WAIT to try this – YUMMMMMMM! Cilantro is my BEST friend!! 🙂
Kelly Gray says
I added lime juice for a kick and it was YUMMY!! Great site you have going here! Thank you for all the wonderful information!! 🙂
ghalya says
hey there… looks fabulous! I am hungry now! question… I need a new cam & I notice yours takes fab shots… what are you using to shoot? thanks
The Gracious Pantry says
Ghalya – Thanks! I use a Nikon D60 with a macro lens.
Tamara says
You forgot the lime juice!! Most important ingredient 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Tamara – No, I didn’t forget it. I just didn’t include it in this recipe. But feel free to add it if you like.
trude wofford says
I added 2 tbsp red wine vinegar,and a squirt of lemon juice- and in the past have added tomato sauce great stuff
The Gracious Pantry says
Trude – I never would have thought to add tomato sauce. Vinegar is good, but my husband won’t eat vinegar. So I had to sidestep that one. lol
Michelle says
Yummy!!!
The Gracious Pantry says
Michelle – Glad you liked it!! It’s a summer time fav around here. We love cilantro!
Stacy Marie says
mmm….. that stuff is so good. but we’ve always just called it pico de gallo 🙂
Anonymous says
Stacy – The only place I’ve ever had pico de gallo is in a restaurant, and this isn’t like that stuff at all. Maybe the homemade stuff is different?
Stacy Marie says
home made and fresh is always better! 🙂
Anonymous says
Stacy – For just about anything, yes!
Tishtashr says
how much does this make? Is it enough for a party of ten or so?
Anonymous says
Tish – If they are big eaters, I’d make a double batch.
Tegan says
If you add a can or two of your favourite beans (I like black beans and chick peas) this makes a fantastic bean salad! I make a big batch and put it in five containers for lunches during the week.
Anonymous says
Tegan – Wow!!! Thanks for the tip! I’ll try that for sure!
Anonymous says
Bridget – LOL!! It’s good for you too! It detoxes your blood! (Or so I’ve read)
Anonymous says
Charlie – You’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed it! I make it a lot in the hotter months.
graciouspantry says
Maybe – That would be good!
graciouspantry says
Melg – Sound wonderful! Thanks!
graciouspantry says
JB – Sounds yummy!
graciouspantry says
Carolina – Sounds great!
Emma says
I really really can’t stand cilantro. What other herb could be substituted? Fresh parsley? Thanks!
graciouspantry says
Emma – I would go with basil.
Stephanie Masters says
Your recipe is a lot like mine! I made mine, and then did a search for yours lol. Im trying to experiment on my own to see what I can come up with. My next venture is lasagna. We are Italian and I know how to make my own noodles, i just have to take the time to do so!
graciouspantry says
Stephanie – I’ve always wanted to make noodles, but just haven’t worked up the courage yet. Some day…
Stephanie Masters says
It took me awhile to get them to actually be worth eating LOL. Its not easy i wont even lie! but you can do it
graciouspantry says
I might give it a try!
Niki Marie Frank says
I added lime juice, lime zest, and some olive oil. SO GOOD! Non-clean eaters ate it right up!
graciouspantry says
Niki – Fantastic!
Xu Helen says
I totally followed the recipe and it is juicy and refreshing! My husband
and the girls all love it! Thank you so much for sharing!
graciouspantry says
Yay! I’m so glad you all enjoyed it!
DeAnna says
Pico de Gallo is a weekly thing in our home. Leftovers usually get a facelift with black beans and corn. And to make it a meal instead of a condiment I add cubed chicken or fajitas. Yumm
graciouspantry says
Sounds wonderful!
graciouspantry says
Yum is right!
Lupemendoza66 says
this is pico de gallo, not salsa
Allisonmae says
I LOVE the look of this salsa, it looks so fresh and appetizing!!
Tania says
I love cilantro! In Mexico we call this pico de gallo only that it also has avocado on it. Mixing this with shrimp or ceviche its amazing. Love your website, I will be checking your recipes now that I have started eating clean 🙂
Hope from Texas says
Try adding avocados and shrimp, it is wonderful!
Hope from Texas says
Sorry didn’t see someone had suggested that already but another thing you might like to add that is very tasty is pieces of Mango.
Shawna says
This sounds wonderful! What kind of pepper did you use? Bell? Jalapeño?
The Gracious Pantry says
Shawna – Jalapeno.
Tammy says
I make this all the time & it is Pico De Gallo. However, I squeeze a couple of fresh limes into it, add finely chopped jalepeno peppers & add a bit of salt as it really makes the flavour pop! I use only green peppers 1 large or 2 small to about 5 ripe, but firm tomatoes). You can also add diced cucumber into, but make sure you eat it quickly cause cucs spoil fast. Soooo good with guacamole tacos!!!! ENJOY!
The Gracious Pantry says
Tammy – Sounds wonderful! 🙂
Cristy says
I just recently started eating clean and I’m finding your blog and recipes to be so helpful! This salsa sounds amazing! Could it be made in larger batches and frozen?
The Gracious Pantry says
Cristy – I don’t recommend it, no. Fresh salsa can be very temperamental.
stacey pickett says
just tried this via pinterest, and I won’t be buying canned salsa ever again!! mine doesn’t look as pretty- I used my chopper on everything, and smaller quantities. it is AMAZING!! thanks for sharing this 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Stacey – Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
denise says
im addicted to salsa. thank you
The Gracious Pantry says
Denise – My pleasure!
Caroline says
I like to do with with shrimp, avocado, diced black olives, lime juice and clamato and it is DELISHHHH 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Caroline – Sounds wonderful!!
Shan says
Have you tried to freeze this? It looks amazing! I’m preparing my meals for next month when we have a new addition to our family and will be to busy/tired to cook lol.
The Gracious Pantry says
Shan – I don’t recommend it. The tomatoes will get mushy.
Katie says
I love making this salsa, but squeeze some lime over it!!
The Gracious Pantry says
Katie – Sounds good! 🙂
Hardin Kyzer says
This salsa dish is too pretty to eat…. yummy!
The Gracious Pantry says
Hardin – Haha! Ya, but it’s tasty too! 😀
Angelina says
I have been making salsa fresco for quite a while. I typically don’t add red onion, but green onions. People tend to like the flavor of the garlic more than onion. But whenever I make this. People just love it.
If you can’t find a jalapeño pepper, you can add a can of rotel for the spice. I like to use my food processor for the garlic, cilantro, half of the tomatoes and pepper, giving it a slightly runny, but mostly chunky texture. It makes a bit more this way as well. And who wants to chop for a half hour straight!? Not me!
The Gracious Pantry says
Angelina – Sounds yummy!
Angelina says
Salsa fresca! Oops
Stephanie says
Made this tonight and my husband loves it! 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Stephanie – Fantastic!! 😀
Deb Newton says
LIME…gotta have lime juice 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Deb – Sure! That would be yummy! 🙂
ken says
What if I were to add shrimp and crab and lime and lemon juice, what other liquids would you recommend for me to make your cilantro salsa into the wonderful campechana that I used to get at Goode’s Seafood in Houston. Would be great since I left Houston 17 years ago.
The Gracious Pantry says
Ken – I would have to say a little tomato juice or sauce. Which one you use would dictate how thick the sauce is. I may have to come up with my own recipe for that. Sounds so good right now!