Yummy Salsa Appetizer
Bright, fresh, and bursting with zesty flavor, this Yummy Salsa Appetizer is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Combining ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion, and spicy jalapeño with a splash of tangy lime juice and fragrant cilantro, this homemade salsa comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or looking for a quick snack, this versatile salsa can be served with crunchy tortilla chips or used as a vibrant topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads. Easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and packed with garden-fresh ingredients, this refreshing appetizer is as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro.
Dice the tomatoes into small, evenly sized pieces and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Carefully remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper (for less heat, skip the seeds) and finely dice it. Add to the bowl.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.
Chop the cilantro leaves (discarding stems) and stir them into the salsa.
Add the lime juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Taste test and adjust lime juice, salt, or pepper to your preference.
Allow the salsa to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the salsa in a bowl alongside tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2239 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1701 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.
