Spicy Garden Salsa
Bursting with fresh flavors and a bold kick of heat, Spicy Garden Salsa is the ultimate homemade condiment for your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Made with juicy Roma tomatoes, fiery jalapeño peppers, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro, this quick and easy recipe is the perfect blend of vibrant ingredients straight from the garden. A dash of cumin and freshly minced garlic adds depth, while the optional drizzle of olive oil provides a silky finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salsa pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or grilled favorites. Whether you’re hosting a party or whipping up a weeknight snack, this spicy salsa delivers a refreshing, handcrafted taste that’s impossible to resist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 large jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Start by washing all your fresh produce, including the tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
Finely chop the jalapeño, removing the seeds and membranes if you prefer less heat. Add the chopped jalapeño to the bowl.
Dice half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and jalapeño.
Chop the cilantro finely and measure out 1/4 cup. Add it to the salsa mixture.
Peel and finely mince one clove of garlic. Add it to the bowl.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice of both halves into the salsa mixture, ensuring no seeds fall in.
Add the salt, black pepper, and cumin to the bowl. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning, lime juice, or spice level as desired.
If you prefer a slightly richer flavor, drizzle in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and stir again.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1028 mg | 22% | |
*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.
