Description
Homemade Salsa is the perfect way to add a burst of fresh flavor to any meal or gathering. This easy-to-follow recipe takes just five minutes and features vibrant ingredients like ripe tomatoes, zesty jalapeños, and fragrant cilantro. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying game night snacks, or simply looking for a healthy dip, this salsa can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño, and savor the freshness in every bite. Serve it with tortilla chips, as a taco topping, or even mixed into your favorite dishes for an extra kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups chopped 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 for about five minutes to remove excess liquid.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the drained tomatoes with onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, cumin, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- Blend until you achieve your desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
- Transfer the salsa into a jar with a lid and refrigerate for optimal flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg