Salvadoran Salsa (Chimol)

13 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 10 min

“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.” - by HawnBoricua

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

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
17 cal
< 1%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Carbs
4.6 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Lico

Jul. 6, 2007

"A friend of mine that I work with from El Salvador had given me a variation of this recipe. He didn't include the radishes or the pepper flakes. He added in 2 medium avacadoes cut into chunks and mi..." See morexed in with the rest of the salsa. Very delicious!!"

Rolanda

Sep. 28, 2006

"I love this recipe...it's very light and refreshing. I usually omit the radishes and red pepper flakes. My girlfriend's husband is from El Salvador and her mother-in-law gave me the recipe but there ..." See morewere no radieshes or red pepper flakes. Oh well, to each their own. To me radishes are very potent. The longer the lemon juice blends with the tomato juice the more flavor you get. The cilantro adds the perfect zing. I usually put this on top of yellow rice although it can be used with chips. I have even eaten it w/o anything else, lol!"