Special Salsa for Parties
Turn your next gathering into a flavor-packed fiesta with this vibrant Special Salsa for Parties! Bursting with the freshness of ripe Roma tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cilantro, this homemade salsa delivers a perfect balance of heat and tang thanks to diced jalapeño peppers and a dash of cumin. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ideal make-ahead appetizer, allowing the bold flavors to meld together while it chills. Serve this party-perfect salsa with crispy tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats for a crowd-pleasing addition to any menu. Whether you prefer it mild or spicy, this easy recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 whole Jalapeño peppers
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 1 whole Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the produce thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small cubes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño peppers for a milder salsa or keep them in for extra heat. Finely dice the peppers and add them to the bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixture.
Chop the cilantro finely, discarding any large stems, and mix it into the bowl.
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the ingredients in the bowl.
Sprinkle the cumin, salt, and ground black pepper over the mixture.
Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
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 with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2412 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1527 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.
