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Bell Pepper Salsa (Tomato Free, Low Histamine)

Published: Apr 22, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 6 Comments

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Full of flavor, this fresh bell pepper salsa is perfect as an appetizer with tortilla chips or served as a side with meat, fish or vegetarian food. Made without tomatoes or citrus, this low histamine salsa comes together in just 10 minutes!

Do check out my mango corn salsa and peach corn salsa for more tasty options!

bell pepper salsa in a white bowl next to cilantro, apple and tortilla chips.

Perfect for summer BBQs and picnics, this salsa with no tomatoes or chili peppers makes the most of fresh produce, herbs and garlic. But don't worry about it lacking in flavor! Green apple gives that tart, sweet taste, alongside onion, garlic and cilantro.

Making this red pepper salsa couldn't be more simple, with just a few steps. Then pair with recipes such as my spiced boneless skinless chicken thighs or my honey ginger grilled chicken at your fun BBQ with friends and family!

And don't forget to serve with my air fryer pita chips or homemade seed crackers for something to scoop it up with!

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🌶 Ingredients
  • 📖 Swaps and variations
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍽 How to serve bell pepper salsa
  • 🥗 More salad recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Flavorful tomato free salsa. This no tomato salsa makes the most of fresh sweet peppers, green apple and onion. A tasty salsa with peppers is ideal for those who cannot tolerate tomatoes.

Versatile. Enjoy with tortilla chips, crackers, bell pepper scoops or even in a sandwich (yes, I love it that way!).

Quick and easy. All you need is a bit of chopping and dicing of fresh bell peppers and other produce to make this fun capsicum salsa recipe. No cooking required!

🌶 Ingredients

individually labelled ingredients to make bell pepper salsa including cilantro, cucumber, onion and olive oil.

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

Some notes on a few of them:

  • Bell peppers - also known as capsicum or just 'peppers', we use red and yellow in this recipe, but feel free to add some green peppers in too! This recipe uses sweet bell peppers rather than hot jalapeno peppers to make it a low histamine diet recipe and for those who aren't keen on spice.
  • Green apple - I suggest using a green apple rather than red as it gives a nice tart flavor to the salsa in place of tomatoes.
  • Olive oil - extra virgin olive oil is best for its depth of flavor.

📖 Swaps and variations

Add corn. Salsa is quite versatile, so if you like to add some corn then you can!

Swap apple cider vinegar for lime juice. For those who can tolerate citrus, you can add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice (likely not my low histamine readers).

Swap onion for red onion or green onion. Use the type of onion that works best for you!

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making this homemade bell pepper salsa is very simple, with just a few steps.

olive oil, vinegar and garlic in a glass bowl labelled number one.

Step 1: Make the dressing

Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt and black pepper to a small bowl and whisk to combine (image 1).

diced bell peppers, cucumber, onion and herbs on a wooden chopping board labelled number two.

Step 2: Dice the salsa vegetables

Dice the bell peppers, apple, cucumber, onion and cilantro (image 2). Combine the diced vegetables with the dressing in your serving bowl. Stir to mix the ingredients.

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Dice the bell peppers, cucumber, apple and onion quite finely with a sharp knife of roughly even sizes.
  • Dice the apple just before serving as it will brown quite quickly.
  • Add more garlic, onion or cilantro to taste preference.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Can I roast the bell peppers to make this salsa?

If you prefer you can easily roast the bell peppers and then dice, or use roasted bell peppers from a jar if that is suitable for you.

Is this salsa tomato free?

Yes, it's a no tomato salsa and so suitable for those who cannot tolerate or just don't like tomatoes.

Can I add hot peppers?

You can add hot peppers, such as a jalapeno pepper. This wouldn't be suitable for my low histamine readers.

🍽 How to serve bell pepper salsa

Salsa is always perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks, and this tomato less bell pepper salsa is so versatile!

  • Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for that fun scoop of goodness!
  • Pair with my honey chicken burger or coconut chicken kebabs for outdoor grilling.
  • Top fish or chicken dishes such as my cod with mango salsa or my chicken with rosemary and thyme.
bell pepper salsa in a white bowl with red bell pepper and apple in the background.

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📖 Recipe

bell pepper salsa in a white bowl next to a blue cloth, herbs and green apple.

Bell Pepper Salsa (Tomato Free)

Claire
Fresh and light, this bell pepper salsa is perfect for summer BBQs and picnics. It's a fun no tomato salsa that's full of flavor and takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Party food, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 26 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup English cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • ¼ cup green apple diced
  • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced or finely diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro (coriander), finely diced
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt and black pepper (if using) to a small bowl. Whisk or stir to combine.
  • Dice all the vegetables and herbs, then add to your serving bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil dressing and stir to mix through the salsa.

Notes

  • Dice the bell peppers, apple, cucumber and onion into roughly the same size pieces.
  • I suggest dicing the apple just before serving as it can brown quickly.
  • Adjust with more garlic or cilantro to preference.
  • Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • garlic and apple cider vinegar, which score 1.
  • you may prefer to use white onion that scores 0.
  • coriander scores 0, but with a ? as a liberator and a note, 'only small amounts are well tolerated'.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 471IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
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Comments

  1. Liz says

    May 25, 2024 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    This is my go-to summer salad/accompaniment and I keep coming back to it multiple times a week as I love it so much! I sometimes swap in red onion and add mountains of coriander as I love it. I usually pair it with garlic and ACV chicken and rice - but I can't wait to bring it to a BBQ this summer as I know others will love it too!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      May 25, 2024 at 5:53 pm

      Lovely to hear you enjoy the salsa so much Liz! It's so easy to make, and I hope you enjoy it with summer BBQ food too!

      Reply
  2. Lagene says

    June 30, 2023 at 11:16 pm

    5 stars
    I did not expect to like this because I don't like peppers or cucumbers--but it is delicious! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipes!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      July 01, 2023 at 7:08 am

      So glad you like it! It's so light and fresh for summer I think.

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    May 19, 2023 at 9:28 pm

    5 stars
    This was very yummy! Easy to put together and hits the salsa spot!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      May 19, 2023 at 9:33 pm

      So glad you liked it Jen! Perfect for summer I think 🙂

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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