Lively Lime Salsa
Brighten up your snacks and meals with this zesty and refreshing Lively Lime Salsa! Packed with juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, and aromatic cilantro, this homemade salsa gets its signature kick from a touch of jalapeño and a vibrant splash of fresh lime juice. Perfectly balanced with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of garlic, salt, and black pepper, this quick-and-easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Whether served with tortilla chips, spooned over tacos, or paired with grilled chicken or fish, this salsa is a flavor-packed, crowd-pleasing addition to any table. Try it today for a fresh twist on classic salsa that’s bursting with bold, citrusy flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and finely dice the Roma tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely dice the red onion, and add it to the tomatoes.
Chop the fresh cilantro and measure out 0.5 cup. Add this to the bowl.
Remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper (if desired for less heat), finely mince it, and add to the salsa mixture.
Mince the garlic clove and stir it into the bowl.
Juice the limes to measure out 3 tablespoons of lime juice, then pour it over the ingredients.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, then sprinkle in the salt and black pepper.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 945 mg | 20% | |
*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.
