Homemade Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes
Homemade salsa with fresh tomatoes is a burst of vibrant flavor that elevates any meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines ripe tomatoes, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro for a refreshing dip that’s perfect for tacos, chips, or even as a salad dressing. Simple yet satisfying, this salsa will impress your friends and family with its delicious taste and colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust for heat)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- Finely chop the jalapeño (removing seeds if desired) and add it to the mixture.
- Dice the red onion and squeeze fresh lime juice over all ingredients.
- Add salt to taste, mixing well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving immediately or letting it sit for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
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: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg