Chili Lime Salsa Lite
Brighten up your meals with the zesty, flavor-packed "Chili Lime Salsa Lite," a fresh and healthy take on classic salsa. Bursting with vibrant Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant cilantro, this easy-to-make recipe is elevated with a citrusy kick of lime juice, the subtle smokiness of chili powder, and the perfect hint of heat from jalapeño pepper. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this delightful salsa is an ideal low-calorie accompaniment for chips, tacos, grilled chicken, or as a refreshing topping for your favorite dishes. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, this quick homemade salsa offers bold flavor without weighing you down.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fresh Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 pieces Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 piece Jalapeño pepper
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dice the Roma tomatoes into small cubes and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Finely chop half a red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Chop 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the mixture.
Dice the jalapeño pepper, removing seeds for less heat (optional), and add it to the bowl.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the salsa mixture.
Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice to the bowl.
Sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoons of chili powder, 0.25 teaspoons of ground cumin, 0.25 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper.
Gently mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 644 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 973 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
