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overhead image of salsa criolla, with sliced red onion, cilantro, yellow pepper and lime

Peruvian Salsa Criolla

A refreshing citrus-y topping to add to almost any savory dish.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Peruvian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: Easy, Quick, Salsa
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 87kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 aji (Peruvian pepper (optional))

Instructions

  • Thinly slice 1 red onion and 1 aji pepper (if using) and add about ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped.
  • Combine all the ingredients and juice 2 limes over the mixture and ¼ tsp salt . Toss together and store in your fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Can sub aji amarillo for jalapeño.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg