Description
Homemade salsa with fresh tomatoes is a burst of vibrant flavors that can elevate any meal. This easy-to-make salsa combines juicy tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, offering a refreshing dip or topping for tacos and grilled meats. Perfect for parties or a casual snack, this delightful recipe is sure to impress guests and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients.
- Dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped tomatoes with red onion and minced jalapeño pepper.
- Squeeze in the juice from the limes and mix gently.
- Add salt to taste and stir well.
- Fold in the chopped cilantro carefully.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg