Video: Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

See Chef Juan’s secret recipe for Cinco de Mayo-worthy homemade salsa cruda.

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See how to make homemade tomato salsa for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. The secret to Chef John’s simple salsa? Cherry tomatoes! Because it’s early May, large tomatoes haven’t vine-ripened yet; in-season cherry tomatoes will have a flavor that’s similar to fully ripened summer tomatoes. In this video, Chef John shows you the best knife for cutting cherry tomatoes into a small dice. You’ll also discover a great technique for chopping a white onion into a fine dice and get a fun trick for slicing and dicing hot peppers without getting seeds. A little garlic, some lime juice, and lots of herbs and seasonings, and you’re ready for Cinco! One last trick: a hint of chopped fresh mint really brings out all the other flavors in this salsa. Watch the video, then get the recipe for Chef John’s Salsa Cruda.

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Don R

May 1, 2013 5:12 pm

This sounds, and looks, really good. It's also 5PM an I've not eaten yet today. But Question: Am I the only one in the world who prefers tomatoes with the juice. I like the juice. donr

Judy A

May 1, 2013 11:09 am

This recipe sounds just like my Pico de Gallo except for the mint. I never thought of trying cherry tomatoes, I usually use plum tomatoes. Will have to try the cherry...Thanks for the tip Juan.

Himynameisjaime

May 1, 2013 3:47 am

The mint does not taste that good in it:( However, i's amazing!! I still used the large tomato and ittasted fine to my guests. Salsa got all over my iPad!! I'm typing on salsa. Too bad I don't drink, the shot looked good!! Thanks for the recipe!!!! :)JH

Concetta

Apr. 30, 2013 6:29 pm

Love the joke! hehehe the salsa sounds awesome too, never thought about using cherry tomatoes.

miss_msry

Dec. 9, 2012 1:45 pm

This is how I make mine, except I use cilantro and a little cumin.

Websterwebfoot

May 16, 2012 4:27 pm

One of the better videos here, and what appears to be a good recipe. I would add cumin, but other than that, this is a winner.

Lillydee

May 10, 2012 5:38 pm

I never thought of adding mint..sounds interesting..may have to try that next time I make Pico de gallo..this recipe is similar to mine otherwise..I use habanaro and jalapeno peppers and red onion tho. and wear gloves..otherwise my hadds burn for 3 days.

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