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Italian Tomato Salsa Recipe

March 31, 2018 By florentina 4 Comments

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Fresh Italian tomato salsa recipe otherwise known by its official birth name of “ Salsa Cruda di Pomodoro “. Think of all the classic Italian flavors: garlic, basil, zesty lemon and then some depending on what’s in season.
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Italian Tomato Salsa, Salsa Cruda di Pomodoro with Garlic, Basil and Lemon.
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Also called “ salsa rosa “ but today’s version is more of a rainbow style as I used every single variety of mini heirloom tomatoes I had growing in the garden. I also added fresh oregano, a few salty capers and fresh peperoncino for a little heat – Piccante baby!
Heirloom Tomatoes for Italian Salsa
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Authentic Italian Salsa for Topping Bruschetta & Crostini Appetizers!

 

It’s loaded with fresh garden flavors, and the best way to describe it would be as a spin on Latin-American salsa fresca. You swap the onion for garlic and the cilantro and lime with basil and lemon. (Cilantro is never used in Italian cuisine btw).

Italian Tomato Salsa with Garlic, Capers and Basil
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Easy like Sunday morning, I say let’s make this Italian salsa more often and use it to dress a cold, homemade pasta salad and don’t forget to tag me in your photos on Instagram.

L.A. people, it is definitely hot enough out there for garden parties already. I mean I’m picking tomatoes and basil you guys! Mangia Bene!

How to Make Italian Tomato Salsa:

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Italian Tomato Salsa

Fresh Italian tomato salsa recipe otherwise known by its official birth name of “ Salsa Cruda di Pomodoro “.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword salsa, vegan,, wfpb
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 62kcal
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic -grated
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (leave out on WFPB diet)
  • 1/2 lemon -juiced
  • 1 fresh peperoncino -cliced
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh basil leaves -thinly sliced or torn
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives -snipped for garnish
  • 1 tbsp capers (optional)
  • 1 pinch sea salt -to your taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Rinse and chop the tomatoes into small cubes.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, peperoncino, olive oil, lemon juice, basil and oregano to a medium bowl. Grate the garlic cloves on top and season with a pinch of sea salt. Gently toss to combine well. (Omit the oil to be WFPB compliant)
  • Taste and adjust seasonings with more lemon and sea salt to your liking. Serve garnished with the chives and capers (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 26.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Plant-Based, Salads, Tomato, Vegan Recipes

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  1. Mariah

    April 11, 2018 at 12:57 am

    I’ve never tried a spin on salsa before and I just want to say this was absolutely delicious. I used those little heirloom tomatoes from TJ’s and lots of basil. My house still smells like an Italian restaurant. Definitely a keeper.

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  2. Tracy

    September 17, 2019 at 5:26 am

    This was definitely the best thing I made this summer, perhaps ever. Seriously, I almost teared up at the bruchetta I made with this and grilled bread lightly brushed with EVOO. Beautiful way to use summer tomatoes and herbs from the garden, of which I am suddenly inundated. I used half an Anaheim pepper for the pepperocini and added the capers, of which I I would highly advise. Great summer recipe! So, so good!

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    • florentina

      September 20, 2019 at 2:24 am

      This made me so happy! Thank you for reporting back ~ Florentina Xo’s

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