Salvadoran Salsa (Chimol) Recipe
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Salvadoran Salsa (Chimol)

By: HawnBoricua 
"My Salvadoran neighbor made this often and we all went wild for it. Its a wonderfully fresh tasting salsa that can be used as a tortilla chip dip or a topper for steak fish or chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 radishes, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 pinches salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the radishes, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, salt and red pepper flakes. Stir in lemon juice. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving to blend the flavors.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 17 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by Rolanda   view full review
I love this recipe...it's very light and refreshing. I usually omit the radishes and red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by Mama in a Hurry Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Just like I remembered it. Perfect! A huge hit every time I have served it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by Lico   view full review
A friend of mine that I work with from El Salvador had given me a variation of this recipe. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by IRENE8   view full review
I substitutes green jalapenos for the red pepper and it tasted a lot better. If you can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Lynn   view full review
We love a fresh tangy salsa... with summer and fresh radishes from the garden this is even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by Jessica53214   view full review
Excellent! I love the addition of radishes! The texture and flavor they add is incredible. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2009 by mbsquared   view full review
I liked this a lot but only gave it a three because I would next time make some changes. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
Too spicy for me but Husband enjoyed it. I would like to make it again as a previous reviewer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by Hilove   view full review
This was my first attempt at making salsa and it didn't fare well. I'm not sure the exact...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by royace   view full review
Awsome best post ever

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