
Chili Salsa
by Rafael Oliveira
This vibrant Chili Salsa is a staple often used in Brazil as a versatile dip or sauce to accompany various dishes. It combines fresh diced tomatoes and onions with a zesty kick from red wine vinegar and chili sauce. Quick to prepare, it simply needs an hour to chill and let the flavors meld beautifully.
Total Time
75 mins
Difficulty
Easy

Simple Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 2 Servings
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1large onion, diced
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1large tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
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2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar, or lime if you want salsa with lime
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2garlic cloves, minced
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1-2 tablespoonolive oil
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1 teaspoondried parsley, or 2 tbsp if fresh and minced
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3 dropschili sauce, depending on how strong you want it
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as neededsalt
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as neededpepper
Time
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Preparation Time15 mins
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Cooking Time0 mins
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Total Time75 mins
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Method
- Mix all ingredients well, seasoning to taste.
- Chill for an hour before serving.
Notes:
These are often used in Brazil as dips/sauces for many dishes. Serving size is a guess since it depends on taste preference and how much you want it.
Serving info: Total recipe: 360g · Yields 2 portions · Portion size: 180g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 77 kcal | 139 kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 6.1 g | 11.0 g | 4% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 3.0 g | 5.5 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.2 g | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein (g) | 0.9 g | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Total fat (g) | 5.6 g | 10.1 g | 13% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.8 g | 1.4 g | 7% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 4.1 g | 7.3 g | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.6 g | 1.0 g | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 83 mg | 150 mg | 7% |
| Calcium (mg) | 16 mg | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.3 mg | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium (mg) | 166 mg | 300 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 8.3 mg | 15.0 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Onion, raw — 150g — Onions, raw — USDA FDC 170000
- Tomato, raw — 150g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA FDC 170457
- Olive oil — 20g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA FDC 171413
- Red wine vinegar — 30g — Vinegar, red wine — USDA FDC 172733
- Garlic, raw — 6g — Garlic, raw — USDA FDC 169910
⚠️ = 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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