Summer Fresh Salsa
Brighten up your summer gatherings with this irresistible Summer Fresh Salsa, a vibrant blend of seasonal produce that's as refreshing as it is easy to make. Bursting with juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, fiery jalapeño, fragrant cilantro, and a zesty splash of lime juice, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes for a quick appetizer or the perfect topping. Whether you're dipping tortilla chips or dressing up tacos, grilled meats, or scrambled eggs, the bold flavors of this homemade salsa will transport your taste buds straight to a sunny outdoor fiesta. Vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients, it's a crowd-pleaser you can enjoy guilt-free all summer long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the fresh produce thoroughly under cold water.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, uniform pieces and transfer them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and membrane for less heat (optional), and finely dice the pepper. Add to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro leaves finely and add them to the bowl.
Mince the garlic clove and mix it into the salsa mixture.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salsa, ensuring you discard any seeds.
Season the salsa with salt and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine.
Taste and adjust lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
Let the salsa sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
73 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*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.
