Description
Experience the vibrant taste of summer with this fresh tomato salsa that bursts with flavor! Made from ripe Roma tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a hint of jalapeño, this salsa is perfect for elevating your favorite snacks or meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture to brighten flavors.
- Add finely diced jalapeño according to your desired spice level.
- Season with salt and pepper, tasting as you go for balance.
- Allow salsa to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a sweeter twist, consider adding diced mango or pineapple. To reduce spiciness, use bell peppers instead of jalapeños. Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; stir before serving.