Yellow Tomato Salsa

Yellow Tomato Salsa is a vibrant, fresh condiment made primarily from ripe yellow tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice. It offers a milder, slightly sweeter, and fruitier flavor profile compared to traditional red salsa. This variation is popular in modern Mexican-inspired cuisine and American fusion cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salsa is naturally low in calories, fat, and protein, with most of its carbohydrates coming from the tomatoes and vegetables. It is an excellent source of vitamins C and A, as well as the antioxidant lycopene, which is more bioavailable in cooked forms but still present in fresh preparations.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	35 kcal
Protein	1.2 g
Carbs	7.5 g
Fat	0.3 g
Fiber	1.8 g
Sugar	4.5 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin A	850 IU
Potassium	190 mg
Vitamin K	4.5 mcg
Folate	18 mcg
Manganese	0.15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg
Copper	0.06 mg

Per 1/2 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Yellow tomatoes are often lower in acidity than red varieties, giving this salsa its distinctive gentle tang. Nutritionally, yellow and orange tomatoes contain higher levels of certain antioxidants like beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A.