An ultra-simple salad/salsa/side dish, Peruvian Red Onion Tomato Salad requires only a few ingredients, takes a few minutes of active prep time, and is a perfect accompaniment to many of your favorite dishes!
1 to 2 ají peppers (very thinly sliced (see notes))
8 ounces tiny tomatoes (sliced in half lengthwise)
3 to 4 limes (juiced)
1 cup cilantro (chopped)
sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Categories
Side Dishes
Cuisine
Peruvian
Steps
Generously salt the onions, add a handful of ice cubes, and cover with water. Allow them to soak for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, and return to the bowl.
While the onions soak, slice peppers and the tomatoes.
Squeeze the limes.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 31 kcal
Reviews
Victoria on 2022-07-22 (5 stars): Delicious and so easy to do it, my boyfriend add this “salsa criolla” to his favorite meat sandwich, thank you for sharing great recipes!!
Sonia on 2020-09-15 (5 stars): It is Sarza Criolla not “salsa”. Salsa is a cream.
