Salsa Bandera is a traditional Mexican recipe for a classic salsa made from finely-chopped tomatoes, onion, serrano chillies and coriander in a lime dressing. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Mexican version of: Salsa Bandera.
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Salsa bandera is a fresh salsa that gets its name from its green, white, and red ingredients, representative of the Mexican flag. Also known as pico de gallo, it is one of the most popular salsas in Mexico and among the easiest to prepare.
Ingredients:
5 roma tomatoes firm tomatoes work best
½ onion (white, yellow, or red)
3 serrano chillies (or use jalapeños for less heat)
1 bunch coriander
5 limes
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
Method:
Finely chop the tomatoes, onion, chillies and coriander. For best results you’ll want to chop the ingredients as uniformly as possible.
Combine the chopped ingredients in a bowl. Add fresh lime juice and salt to season. Mix well to combine, taste and adjust the salt as needed.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
This fresh salsa does not store well so it’s best prepared immediately before serving and eaten the same meal.
