Killer Salsa
Meet your new favorite party starter: Killer Salsa! This vibrant and zesty recipe combines fresh Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, spicy jalapeño, and aromatic cilantro for a bold and irresistible flavor punch. Enhanced with a bright squeeze of lime juice, a touch of ground cumin, and a hint of garlic, this salsa delivers the perfect balance of heat, tang, and savory goodness in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salsa is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, spooning over tacos, or elevating your favorite grilled meats and breakfast dishes. Wholesome, versatile, and bursting with fresh ingredients, Killer Salsa is your go-to recipe for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 pieces Red onion
- 1 piece Jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cups Cilantro
- 1 piece Lime
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro under cold water.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, evenly-sized pieces and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds from the jalapeño (if you prefer less spice) and finely mince the pepper. Add it to the bowl.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro finely and measure out half a cup. Add it to the mixing bowl.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the ingredients in the bowl. Be sure to catch any seeds.
Sprinkle the salt, ground cumin, and black pepper over the mixture.
Gently stir all the ingredients together using a wooden spoon or spatula until fully combined.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning (more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño) if necessary.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meat, or eggs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1183 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.
