Description
Learn how to make the best homemade salsa ever with this easy and flavorful recipe. Fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and a blend of spices come together to create a delicious dip or topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 ripe Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Roughly chop the tomatoes: Add them to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse: Blend until desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy with tortilla chips or as a topping for various dishes.
Add the red onion, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil if using.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, roast the tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic before blending.
- Adjust jalapeños to your preferred heat level—leave the seeds in for extra spice.
- Salsa keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg