Yield: 20

Lacto Fermented Salsa Recipe

fermented salsa in a white bowl with a wooden spoon surrounded by tortilla chips

Easy and delicious, this fermented salsa recipe is a simple way to add probiotics to your diet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 small tomatoes, around 2 cups - of  course, this depends on the variety you grew. You could use two large tomatoes, or a bunch of cherry tomatoes.
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1/2 lemon or lime - lime is more ideal.
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic, depending on preference.
  • 1 jalapeno - you can leave this out if you are making this for the kids.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Dice tomatoes- try to get as much of the juice in the bowl as possible. If your tomatoes aren't that juicy, you could always add water later.
  2. Chop remaining vegetables and add to the bowl.
  3. Squeeze in lemon/lime juice.
  4. Add 2 tsp salt and mix well.
  5. Add salsa to a wide mouth mason jar and place weight on top, pushing down well, making sure the vegetables are submerged under the brine.
  6. Cover jar with fermentation lid or a loose lid. You want the gases to be able to escape without allowing anything in, like gnats.
  7. Leave on the counter at room temperature for 2 days to allow the good bacteria to take over. If your house is really warm, it may only take one day to ferment.
  8. Throughout the fermentation process, it is good to check your vegetables and make sure they are still submerged under the brine.
  9. Once, it is fermented to your liking, enjoy and keep stored place in the fridge for 3-4 months.