Description
Homemade Salsa is the ultimate condiment for adding a burst of flavor to any gathering or meal. This quick and easy recipe features fresh ingredients that come together in just five minutes, making it perfect for summer barbecues, game nights, or casual snacking. With ripe tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and customizable heat from jalapeños, every bite delivers a refreshing taste that can enhance chips, tacos, grilled meats, and more. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, this vibrant salsa is a healthy choice that’s free from preservatives and packed with nutrients.
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
- Chop tomatoes into small pieces and strain them to remove excess liquid.
- Combine drained tomatoes with chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, cumin, salt, pepper, and sugar in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse until you reach your desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
- Transfer salsa to a jar with a tight lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg