Cilantro Salsa

Brighten up your dishes with this vibrant and zesty cilantro salsa, a quick and easy recipe ready in just 10 minutes! Bursting with fresh flavors, it combines the herbal essence of cilantro, the tang of ripe tomatoes, and the subtle heat of jalapeño, all elevated with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dash of cumin for subtle earthiness. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, this homemade salsa is perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping tacos, or adding a refreshing kick to grilled meats and seafood. With wholesome ingredients and no cooking required, this versatile salsa is a must-have for any fiesta or weeknight meal. Enjoy a bold twist on traditional salsa with this effortlessly delicious recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly rinse the fresh cilantro under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Measure 1 cup of loosely packed leaves.

Step 2

Dice the ripe tomatoes into small chunks and set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño pepper. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before chopping.

Step 4

Peel and mince the garlic clove.

Step 5

In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, salt, and cumin.

Step 6

Pulse the mixture a few times to combine, or blend until you reach your desired salsa texture (chunky or smooth).

Step 7

Drizzle in the olive oil and pulse briefly to blend it in.

Step 8

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt or lime juice to preference).

Step 9

Transfer the salsa to a bowl and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	248.9

Total Fat 17.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1251.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 6.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 168.9mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1346.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 36.0%