Salsa Perfecto
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, Salsa Perfecto is your go-to recipe for an authentic, homemade Mexican salsa that you'll want to put on everything. Featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion, zesty cilantro, and a touch of jalapeño heat, this quick and easy salsa comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. A splash of freshly squeezed lime juice and a pinch of ground cumin enhance its bold flavor profile, while the option to dial up or down the spice ensures it suits every palate. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a zippy topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads, this versatile salsa will energize your meals and impress your guests. Make a batch today and enjoy a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought varieties!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rinse all produce thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry.
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small, even pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño pepper (remove seeds if you prefer a milder salsa) and add them to the bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and stir them into the mix.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and add them to the bowl. Discard the stems or use them for another dish if desired.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, ensuring you remove any seeds.
Sprinkle salt, ground cumin, and black pepper over the salsa, and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño for extra flavor or heat.
Cover and let the salsa rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 2111 mg | 45% | |
*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.
