Sassy Salsa
Bring bold, zesty flavors to your table with "Sassy Salsa," a fresh and vibrant homemade dip that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This easy-to-make salsa combines juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, and the mild heat of jalapeño pepper, perfectly balanced with aromatic cilantro, refreshing lime juice, and a touch of ground cumin. A drizzle of olive oil ties it all together, while a hint of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Whether served with crunchy tortilla chips or used as a topping for tacos and grilled meats, this salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Fresh, flavorful, and effortlessly delicious, Sassy Salsa will transform your snack game and leave everyone craving more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup (loosely packed) Cilantro
- 1 whole Lime
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables and cilantro thoroughly.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small chunks and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Carefully deseed and finely chop the jalapeño pepper (wear gloves if needed to protect your hands) and add it to the bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and mix them in with the other ingredients.
Chop the cilantro roughly and add it to the bowl.
Zest the lime and squeeze its juice over the mixture in the bowl.
Add the salt, ground cumin, and sugar for seasoning. Drizzle the olive oil over the salsa.
Using a large spoon, stir everything together until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt or lime juice to your preference).
Let the salsa sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2390 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1186 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.
