Salsa Pesto
This Salsa Pesto is a tasty and fresh fusion recipe that combines tomato salsa and basil pesto to create a brand-new condiment. It is tart, light, and bursting with amazing garlic flavor. It can be used in so many ways.
Servings: 6
Calories: 183kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes diced
- 1 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup prepared pesto
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup jalapeno pepper minced
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients until well combined.
- Serve immediately, or chilled with chips, crackers or veggies for dipping.
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Notes
- Use fresh ingredients. Make sure all of your produce is fresh and the tomatoes are ripe for the best results.
- Chill before serving. This salsa pesto is ready to eat immediately but I like to put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Add basil. If you love the basil flavor, consider adding freshly chopped basil or swapping the cilantro to make it more of a salsa basil pesto.
- Drain the tomatoes. This helps reduce liquid resulting in a nice thick dip.
- Storing tip. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This recipe can’t be frozen because there will be a lot of excess moisture when thawed and the veggies will take on a mushy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1380IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.5mg