Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato and Chiles
Bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, Salsa Mexicana (Fresh Tomato and Chiles) is the ultimate homemade salsa recipe that elevates any meal or gathering. Featuring vibrant, ripe Roma tomatoes, spicy Jalapeño chiles, zesty fresh lime juice, and fragrant cilantro, this easy, no-cook dish comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfectly customizable for your preferred heat level, you can enjoy it as a refreshing dip with tortilla chips, a zesty topping for tacos, or a bold accompaniment to grilled meats. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and packed with authentic Mexican flavors, this salsa is a must-have for parties, barbecues, or simply spicing up your daily meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Roma tomatoes
- 2 medium Jalapeño chiles
- 1 small White onion
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 clove Garlic (optional)
Instructions
Wash all produce thoroughly under running water to remove any debris.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, evenly-sized pieces and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl.
Finely chop the Jalapeño chiles. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes before chopping. Add the chopped chiles to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and finely dice the small white onion. Add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and chiles.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and measure out 0.5 cups. Stir the cilantro into the rest of the ingredients.
Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice to the mixture. Adjust to taste if you prefer more zest.
If using garlic, finely mince 1 clove and add it to the bowl.
Season with 0.5 teaspoons of salt, mixing gently to combine all the ingredients.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, lime juice, or chiles for desired flavor and heat level.
Let the salsa sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately for a fresh and bold taste.
Serve with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or as a condiment for grilled foods.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1420 mg | 30% | |
*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.
