House Salsa
Bursting with fresh, zesty flavors, this homemade House Salsa is your new go-to recipe for elevating any snack or meal. Featuring ripe tomatoes, a hint of heat from a jalapeño pepper, the bright tang of fresh lime juice, and the aromatic punch of garlic and cilantro, this simple yet vibrant salsa requires no cooking and comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfectly balanced with the crunch of red onion and a touch of salt and pepper, it's ideal for scooping with tortilla chips, serving alongside tacos, or using as a refreshing topping for grilled meats. This fresh salsa recipe is beginner-friendly, customizable for your preferred spice level, and an absolute crowd-pleaser—making it a must-have for parties, barbecues, or casual weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 large red onion
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 large lime
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro leaves thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the large ripe tomatoes into small, consistent cubes, and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
Cut the jalapeño in half and remove the seeds and membrane for a milder salsa. Finely chop the jalapeño and add it to the bowl. If you prefer more heat, keep some of the seeds.
Finely chop half of a large red onion, and add it to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro leaves, and measure out half a cup. Stir them into the mixture in the bowl.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely before adding them to the mixture.
Roll the large lime on the countertop to maximize juice extraction. Cut it in half and squeeze the juice into the salsa ingredients.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper to the bowl.
Gently mix all the ingredients in the bowl until they are evenly combined.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
Allow the salsa to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Serve the house salsa with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a topping on grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2470 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 3090 mg | 66% | |
*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.
