Fresh Garden Salsa
Bursting with vibrant flavors and garden-fresh ingredients, this Fresh Garden Salsa is a quick, no-cook recipe that delivers on both taste and simplicity. Featuring juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, zesty cilantro, and a hint of heat from a jalapeño pepper, this homemade salsa gets its tangy kick from freshly squeezed lime juice and a touch of ground cumin for added depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for serving with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a refreshing topping for grilled meats and seafood. Whether you prefer it chunky or blended to a smoother texture, this healthy, versatile salsa will brighten up any meal. Adjust the spice level to your liking and let the natural flavors shine—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 pieces Red onion
- 1 piece Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 1 piece Lime
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro thoroughly under cool water.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, evenly sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Carefully slice the jalapeño pepper in half, remove the seeds and membrane for less heat (optional), then finely dice it. Add it to the mixing bowl.
Chop the cilantro leaves finely and discard the stems. Measure 0.5 cup of chopped cilantro and add it to the bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and mix them into the bowl with the other ingredients.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the salsa mixture. Be sure to catch any seeds.
Sprinkle the salt and ground cumin over the mixture and gently stir to combine all the flavors evenly.
For a smoother consistency, you can blend the salsa in a food processor or blender to your desired texture, but this step is optional.
If desired, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil for a silkier texture and richer flavor.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice, as needed.
Cover the salsa and let it sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled salsa.
Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1176 mg | 25% | |
*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.
