Really Good Salsa
Bursting with vibrant flavors and made with simple, fresh ingredients, this "Really Good Salsa" is your go-to recipe for authentic homemade salsa that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Juicy ripe tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro combine with the perfect balance of heat from jalapeños and a hint of spice from ground cumin. Whether you prefer it mild or fiery, this customizable salsa is perfect as a dip for crunchy tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads. With no cooking required, this quick and easy salsa recipe brings a refreshing, restaurant-quality flavor to your table—ideal for parties, game days, or everyday snacking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 small jalapeño peppers
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 1 large (juice only) lime
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Wash all produce thoroughly.
Core the tomatoes and dice them into small pieces. Place the diced tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
Remove the stems from the jalapeños. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes; for a spicier salsa, leave some or all of the seeds intact. Finely mince the jalapeños and add them to the bowl.
Peel and finely chop the red onion. Add it to the mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and discard the stems. Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Stir them into the mixture.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the salsa mixture. Be sure to catch any seeds that try to escape.
Add the kosher salt, ground cumin, and sugar to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to your preference.
Let the salsa rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if serving later.
Serve the salsa with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or any dish that could use a fresh, zesty kick. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1497 mg | 32% | |
*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.
