Salsa All’Italiana
This Salsa all’italiana is a super fresh and herby salsa that you’ll have on repeat all summer.
I was making a few fresh poolside snacks, ya know.. salsa, guac, the works, when this lovechild was born. I had already pulled all the fresh cilantro out of my herb garden to make the guacamole and no way was I making a trip to the store just for cilantro.
Salsa all’italiana was born (salsa in the Italian style). At least, my version. Not to mention that Bode (the picky one) absolutely devoured this salsa so…
I subbed in a bunch of other fresh herbs like Thai basil, Italian oregano, and regular sweet Italian basil. Chef’s kiss. This salsa turned into an ode to Italy and I’m not mad about it.
You could honestly use whatever fresh herbs you want or have on hand to come up with your own salsa variation. Now that I think about it, my mom and my aunt always have their own salsas on hand all summer long. Looks like I have my own now! And by the way, the recipe below makes about 2 cups of salsa. Feel free to double or even trip this salsa recipe for bigger crowds.
Salsa All'Italiana
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced fine (reserve juices)
- 1 red onion, diced fine
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ¼ C. minced fresh herbs: Thai basil, basil, Italian oregano, thyme
- ½ T. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. coriander
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes and place them and their juices in a bowl.
- Add diced onion and finely minced herbs.
- Zest lime tomato and onion, then juice the lime.
- Add seasonings, and then taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir and refrigerate for 1-2+ hours to let flavors meld.
Notes
This salsa is best when refrigerated for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to combine.
