Description
Homemade salsa with fresh tomatoes is a burst of flavor that transforms any gathering into a fiesta. This vibrant salsa combines ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and a touch of jalapeño for the perfect balance of heat and freshness. Ready in just minutes, it pairs beautifully with tortilla chips or as a zesty topping for tacos. Whip up this easy recipe to impress your guests and elevate your meals with a homemade touch that far surpasses store-bought options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Gather all ingredients: tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- 2. Dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces to achieve your desired texture.
- 3. Finely chop the red onion and combine it in a mixing bowl with the diced tomatoes.
- 4. Slice the jalapeño (removing seeds if preferred) and mix it along with the chopped cilantro.
- 5. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and gently stir to blend all ingredients.
- 6. Season with salt to taste; adjust flavors as needed.
- 7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fresh preparation
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg