Easy Homemade Salsa
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Easy Homemade Salsa is a must-have recipe for any gathering or snack craving. Made with fresh Roma tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a hint of jalapeño for just the right amount of kick, this salsa is as simple as it is delicious. With only 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s the ultimate fuss-free appetizer or topping for tacos, burritos, and more. The addition of garlic, red onion, and cilantro creates a balanced blend, while optional sugar provides a subtle touch of sweetness if desired. Perfectly customizable to your spice preference, this quick and easy salsa recipe will become your go-to for game nights, parties, or weekday snacking. Serve it fresh with tortilla chips or let it chill for enhanced flavor—either way, it's guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Roma tomatoes
- 1 whole Jalapeño
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves
- 1 whole Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (optional for balance)
Instructions
Rinse the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, garlic cloves, and cilantro leaves under cold water to clean.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small chunks and add them to a mixing bowl.
Finely chop the jalapeño, removing the seeds if you prefer a milder salsa. Add it to the bowl.
Dice half a red onion finely and add it to the mixture.
Mince the garlic cloves and stir them into the bowl.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and add them to the mix. Adjust the quantity according to your preference.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the salsa mixture.
Season the salsa with salt, ground cumin, and, if desired, sugar for added balance.
Stir the ingredients thoroughly until everything is well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking, adding more lime juice or salt if necessary.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1228 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1220 mg | 26% | |
*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.
