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title: "Chimol (Salvadoran Radish Salsa) - IVU - International Vegetarian Union"
description: "Discover how to make Chimol, a fresh and delicious Salvadoran radish salsa. Perfect as a healthy vegan dip for tortilla chips or veggies."
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#  Chimol (Salvadoran Radish Salsa)

by Ana Martínez

This healthy, fresh, and delicious Salvadoran salsa utilizes the wonderful crunch of radishes. It is perfect as a vibrant dip for tortilla chips or fresh veggies.

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Total Time

15 mins

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Difficulty

Easy

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##  Ingredients for 6 Servings

- 1 cup

    radish, chopped in medium fine dice
- 1 cup

    tomato, chopped in medium fine dice
- 1/2 cup

    cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup

    red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons

    fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- salt (to taste)

##  Time

- Preparation Time

    15 mins
- Cooking Time

    0 mins
- Total Time

    15 mins

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##  Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Toss well and enjoy!

### Notes:

Serve this fresh salsa immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust the salt and lemon juice to your personal preference.

**Serving info:** Total recipe: 417g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 70g

| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 22 | 15 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 5.0 | 3.5 | 1% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.7 | 1.9 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.4 | 1.0 | 4% |
| Protein (g) | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.1 | 0.1 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 293 | 204 | 9% |
| Calcium (mg) | 17 | 12 | 1% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1% |
| Potassium (mg) | 212 | 148 | 3% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 14.9 | 10.3 | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |

### Ingredient data sources

- Radish, raw — 116g — Radishes, raw — USDA FDC
- Tomato, raw — 180g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA FDC
- Cilantro, raw — 8g — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — USDA FDC
- Red onion, raw — 80g — Onions, raw — USDA FDC
- Lemon juice, raw — 30g — Lemon juice, raw — USDA FDC
- Salt — 3g — Salt, table — USDA FDC

⚠ = 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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