World Famous Salsa
Bursting with fresh and zesty flavors, this World Famous Salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, picnics, and taco nights. Featuring a vibrant medley of ripe Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, fragrant cilantro, and a hint of spicy jalapeño, this salsa offers the perfect balance of heat and tanginess, thanks to freshly squeezed lime juice and a touch of cumin and sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s ideal for busy cooks looking for a quick and versatile appetizer or topping for dishes like tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Whether you keep it chunky or add a can of diced tomatoes for extra juiciness, this homemade salsa is guaranteed to win over even the pickiest eaters. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for a flavor-packed snack that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 1 large Lime
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 8 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (optional, for extra juiciness)
Instructions
Wash and dry the Roma tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small cubes, ensuring you remove the cores.
Finely chop the red onion and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the cilantro leaves, discarding any large stems.
Slice the jalapeño in half and remove the seeds and veins for a milder salsa (or leave them for extra heat). Finely dice the jalapeño.
Cut the lime in half and juice it into a small bowl, removing any seeds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño.
If you prefer a juicier salsa, add the optional canned diced tomatoes and stir to incorporate.
Sprinkle in the salt, ground cumin, and sugar. Mix everything thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Add the fresh lime juice and stir again to combine all the flavors.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or sugar as needed.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salsa chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips or as a condiment for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2805 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1706 mg | 36% | |
*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.
