Elizabeth's Salsa

Bursting with fresh, zesty flavor, Elizabeth's Salsa is the ultimate homemade condiment for your next fiesta. This vibrant recipe combines ripe Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, aromatic garlic, and a kick of jalapeño, balanced perfectly with fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a hint of ground cumin. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy salsa comes together quickly and can be customized to your preferred texture—chunky or smooth. Whether you're serving it with tortilla chips, spooning it over tacos, or using it as a topping for grilled meats, this salsa is guaranteed to elevate any dish. Don't forget to let it chill to allow the bold flavors to meld beautifully! Perfect for salsa lovers seeking a simple, fresh, and flavorful addition to their repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
• 0.5 cup (packed) Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (optional, for balancing acidity)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all your produce thoroughly.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes into medium chunks and place them into a medium mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves and jalapeño pepper. For less heat, remove the seeds and membrane from the jalapeño before chopping. Add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Coarsely chop the cilantro leaves (discarding thick stems) and add to the bowl.

Step 6

Add the fresh lime juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and, if desired, the sugar to the mixture.

Step 7

Gently toss all the ingredients together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

For a chunkier texture, serve as is. For a smoother salsa, transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and pulse 3-5 times to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Chill the salsa in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 10

Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(504.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	122.0

Total Fat 1.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2388.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.0g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 90.4mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 1140.8mg	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: 8.3%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 79.2%