Easy Fresh Salsa
Bright, zesty, and bursting with garden-fresh flavor, this Easy Fresh Salsa recipe is the ultimate homemade topper for all your favorite dishes. Made with juicy Roma tomatoes, a hint of heat from jalapeño, aromatic cilantro, and the tangy kick of fresh lime juice, this salsa comes together in just 10 minutes with no cooking required. The addition of minced garlic and a dash of optional ground cumin adds depth, while the easy preparation makes it perfect for weeknight snacking or entertaining guests. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing dip with tortilla chips or as a vibrant condiment for tacos, grilled meats, or salads. Simple, healthy, and irresistibly delicious, this fresh salsa is a must-try for any salsa lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 1 medium Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
Wash the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, evenly-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Remove the stem and seeds from the jalapeño pepper to control the spice level (you can leave the seeds for extra heat if desired). Finely mince the pepper and add it to the bowl.
Peel and finely chop half of the red onion, and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and pepper.
Peel and mince the garlic clove, then mix it into the bowl.
Finely chop the cilantro leaves and stir them into the mixture.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the salsa ingredients. Be careful to catch any seeds.
Sprinkle in the salt and optional ground cumin, and mix everything thoroughly to combine.
Taste the salsa and adjust the salt and lime juice if needed.
Let the salsa sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
38 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*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.
