Elmer's Summertime Sweet Onion Salsa
Recipe: #22080
December 10, 2015
Categories: Sauce, Salsas, Mexican, Cinco de Mayo, Fat Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, Spicy, more
"Picked up this recipe at a local "Elmer's" restaurant. They were giving out the recipe free so I guess it's OK to post here. It takes only minutes to produce the best-tasting summer salsa ready for dipping, topping, and summertime fun. Cooking time includes standing time."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (170.4 g)
- Calories 53.2
- Total Fat - 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 0 g
- Cholesterol - 0.2 mg
- Sodium - 171.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 9.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.9 g
- Sugars - 3.9 g
- Protein - 4.6 g
- Calcium - 33.8 mg
- Iron - 0.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 34 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, green onion, sweet onion, cilantro and garlic.
Step 2
In a measuring cup, stir together the lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, coriander, cumin and salt.
Step 3
Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve, and then pour over the tomato mixture.
Step 4
Stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and set aside for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Use fresh tomatoes for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh tomatoes, you can substitute canned tomatoes.
- Choose a sweet onion like Walla Walla for the best flavor. If you can't find Walla Walla onions, you can use any sweet onion.
- Substitute red onion for sweet onion. Red onions are more pungent than sweet onions, so they will add a spicier flavor to the salsa. This will give the salsa a more flavorful kick.
- Substitute lime zest for the lime juice. Lime zest will add a more intense citrus flavor to the salsa, and the zest will also provide a nice texture contrast to the other ingredients.
Mango Salsa Replace tomatoes with 2 cups diced mango, reduce the lemon juice to 1 tablespoon, and add 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper.
Grilled Chicken Tacos with Elmer's Summertime Sweet Onion Salsa - Enjoy the sweet and spicy flavor of Elmer's Summertime Sweet Onion Salsa with grilled chicken tacos. The combination of the smoky grilled chicken and the flavorful salsa is sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering!
Mexican Street Corn Salad - This fresh, flavorful side dish is a great accompaniment to the grilled chicken tacos. The combination of sweet corn, creamy mayo, tangy lime juice, and salty queso fresco will add a delicious contrast to the spicy salsa and smoky chicken. Plus, it's easy to make and can be served as a side or a topping for the tacos.
FAQ
Q: How long should I let the salsa stand?
A: Let the salsa stand for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Q: What type of tomatoes should I use?
A: Use ripe tomatoes such as Roma, beefsteak, or cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
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Fun facts:
Elmer's restaurant is named after the famous cartoon character Elmer Fudd, who was featured in the Looney Tunes cartoons.
The Walla Walla sweet onion, which is used in this recipe, is a variety of onion that was originally cultivated in Walla Walla, Washington and is now grown in several states in the US.