Hope's Fresh Salsa

Vibrant, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, Hope's Fresh Salsa is the ultimate go-to recipe for salsa lovers. Made with ripe Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, fiery jalapeño, and fragrant fresh cilantro, this homemade salsa strikes the perfect balance of heat and brightness, thanks to a splash of tangy lime juice and a hint of ground cumin. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ideal appetizer for parties, game days, or your next taco night. Whether you’re serving it with crispy tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads, this fresh salsa is guaranteed to elevate any dish. Plus, it’s completely customizable—adjust the heat level, seasoning, or lime juice to suit your taste. Bring a taste of the garden to your table with this quick and easy salsa recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized Red onion
• 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
• 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the fresh produce thoroughly and pat dry.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper (or leave them in for extra heat), then finely dice the pepper and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and stir them into the mixture.

Step 6

Mince the garlic cloves finely or use a garlic press, then add them to the bowl.

Step 7

Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the salsa mixture.

Step 8

Sprinkle the salt, ground cumin, and sugar over the ingredients, then stir everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more lime juice, salt, or cilantro based on your preference.

Step 10

Cover the bowl and let the salsa rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(573.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	146.2

Total Fat 1.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1214.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Protein 5.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105.1mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 1256.7mg	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: 7.1%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 80.3%