--- title: "Chilean Salsa - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Make authentic Chilean Salsa at home with this easy, fresh recipe featuring ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chilies. Perfect for dipping or topping!" url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/chilean-salsa.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:53:58+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/e1/chilean-salsa-1793582156-e1c6a49b.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Chile,%20Sauces,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes)[Chile](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/chile.html), [Sauces](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/sauces.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html) # Chilean Salsa by Valentina Rojas This authentic Chilean Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that easily outshines store-bought varieties. Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a kick of serrano or jalapeño peppers, it is perfect for dipping tortilla chips or topping your favorite dishes. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 15 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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In a mortar, crush the garlic, chile peppers, and salt and make a paste, using a circular motion with the pestle. 2. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. 3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. 4. Will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. ### Notes: Original author note: After trying this salsa, it is hard to go back to store-bought salsa. I could eat my weight in this stuff, along with tortilla chips. Yum!! **Serving info:** Total recipe: 1070g / 480ml · Yields 8 portions · Portion size: 134g / 60ml | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 92 | 123 | 6% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 4.9 | 6.5 | 2% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.5 | 3.4 | - | | Dietary fiber (g) | 1.2 | 1.7 | 6% | | Protein (g) | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2% | | Total fat (g) | 8.0 | 10.7 | 14% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.3 | 1.7 | 9% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 4.5 | 6.1 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 1.8 | 2.4 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 331 | 443 | 19% | | Calcium (mg) | 14 | 18 | 1% | | Iron (mg) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2% | | Potassium (mg) | 199 | 266 | 6% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 14.3 | 19.1 | 21% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Garlic, raw — 18g — Garlic, raw — USDA - Jalapeno, raw — 30g — Peppers, jalapeno, raw — USDA - Salt — 9g — Salt, table — USDA - Tomatoes, raw — 738g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA - Onion, raw — 160g — Onions, sweet, raw — USDA - Cilantro, raw — 1g — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — USDA - Vegetable oil — 84g — Oil, vegetable, generic — USDA - Red wine vinegar — 30g — Vinegar, red wine — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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