Cilantro Salsa
Brighten up your dishes with this vibrant and zesty cilantro salsa, a quick and easy recipe ready in just 10 minutes! Bursting with fresh flavors, it combines the herbal essence of cilantro, the tang of ripe tomatoes, and the subtle heat of jalapeño, all elevated with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dash of cumin for subtle earthiness. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, this homemade salsa is perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping tacos, or adding a refreshing kick to grilled meats and seafood. With wholesome ingredients and no cooking required, this versatile salsa is a must-have for any fiesta or weeknight meal. Enjoy a bold twist on traditional salsa with this effortlessly delicious recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the fresh cilantro under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Measure 1 cup of loosely packed leaves.
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small chunks and set aside.
Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño pepper. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before chopping.
Peel and mince the garlic clove.
In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
Pulse the mixture a few times to combine, or blend until you reach your desired salsa texture (chunky or smooth).
Drizzle in the olive oil and pulse briefly to blend it in.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt or lime juice to preference).
Transfer the salsa to a bowl and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1252 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1346 mg | 29% | |
*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.
