Simply the Best Salsa
Bursting with vibrant, fresh flavors, "Simply the Best Salsa" is your go-to recipe for a quick and easy homemade salsa that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with juicy Roma tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a kick of heat from jalapeño pepper, this crowd-pleasing favorite is balanced with fragrant cilantro, tangy lime juice, and savory hints of garlic and ground cumin. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan snack that pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled proteins like chicken, fish, or steak. Letting the salsa chill for 30 minutes intensifies the flavors, making every bite irresistibly fresh and flavorful. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a simple appetizer, this recipe is guaranteed to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1 piece Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and fresh cilantro thoroughly under cool water.
Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Slice the jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes for a milder salsa or keep them if you prefer more heat. Finely dice the jalapeño and add it to the bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl for a burst of flavor.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and measure out 1/2 cup. Stir it into the mixture.
Add the fresh lime juice, salt, ground cumin, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more lime juice or salt if desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2392 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1234 mg | 26% | |
*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.
