Description
Elevate your gatherings with this vibrant fresh tomato salsa, a perfect blend of ripe tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cilantro. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for summer barbecues, taco nights, or simply enjoying with tortilla chips. Experience the lively flavors that transport you to sunny days filled with laughter and good food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools—sharp knife and cutting board.
- Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño; add to the bowl with tomatoes.
- Roughly chop the cilantro and mix it into the bowl.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and gently combine.
- Sprinkle salt into the salsa; adjust to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a sweeter twist, consider adding diced mango or swapping jalapeños for sweeter bell peppers. Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.