Brighten Your Meals with Easy Peruvian Salsa Criolla Recipe
This Easy Peruvian Salsa Criolla recipe combines crunchy red onions, fruity aji amarillo, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime juice to brighten up any meal with a vibrant, refreshing salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salsa/Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion (adds a crunchy bite and vibrant color)
- 1 aji amarillo, deseeded (provides a fruity heat)
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped (infuses freshness and brightness)
- 1–2 limes, juiced (ensures a tangy kick)
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus a bit more for soaking)
Instructions
- How to Make Salsa Criolla
- Prepare the Onion: Start by cutting off the ends of the red onion and removing its outer papery layer. Thinly slice the onion lengthwise.
- Soak the Onion: Sprinkle the sliced onion with salt and cover it with cold water. Let it soak for about five minutes before draining and rinsing well.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked onions with lime juice, ½ teaspoon of salt, diced aji amarillo, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and set aside.
- Optional: Serve chilled for an even fresher taste.
Notes
- For an even fresher taste, serve the salsa chilled.
- Soaking the onion in salted water mellows its sharpness while keeping the crunch.
Keywords: Peruvian salsa recipe, salsa criolla, easy salsa recipe, aji amarillo salsa, fresh onion salsa
