Description
Homemade Salsa is a vibrant and zesty dip that will elevate your meals and gatherings. With just five minutes of prep time, you can whip up a fresh, flavorful salsa that’s perfect for summer barbecues, game nights, or casual snacks. This easy recipe uses ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and customizable heat levels to cater to every palate. Whether you enjoy it as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a dressing for salads, this salsa promises freshness in every bite. Plus, it’s healthy and guilt-free!
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 the tomatoes and strain them in a colander for about five minutes to remove excess liquid.
- Combine the drained tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, cumin, salt, black pepper, and sugar in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until you reach your desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
- Transfer the salsa to a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg