Description
Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, this easy homemade salsa is a quick no-cook recipe perfect for taco nights, parties, and everyday snacking. Made with ripe tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice, it becomes even more delicious after a short chill.
Ingredients
4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Add the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse several times until the salsa reaches your preferred consistency. Avoid over-blending to prevent a watery texture.
- Taste and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed.
- Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, grilled meats, or your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.
Notes
Leave some or all of the jalapeño seeds for a spicier salsa.
For a roasted version, roast the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic before blending.
Add a small amount of chipotle in adobo for a smoky flavor.
Mix in diced mango, pineapple, or peach for a sweeter variation.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and stir before serving.
Fresh salsa is best not frozen, as tomatoes become watery after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
