Description
Homemade Salsa is a vibrant and zesty dip that transforms any gathering into a flavorful fiesta. Bursting with the freshness of ripe tomatoes, cilantro, and lime, this quick recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Perfect for parties, barbecues, or a cozy night in, it pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. Plus, it’s customizable to suit your heat preference—just add more jalapeños for an extra kick! Enjoy this guilt-free treat that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups chopped tomatoes (or 28-ounce can diced tomatoes)
- 1/4 small onion
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño pepper (seeds removed)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by chopping them and straining them over a bowl for about 5 minutes to remove excess liquid.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the drained tomatoes with onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, cumin, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- Pulse until you reach your desired consistency—smooth or chunky.
- Transfer the salsa to a jar and seal tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg