Kate's Salsa
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, Kate's Salsa is your go-to recipe for authentic homemade salsa that's ready in just 10 minutes. Featuring juicy Roma tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a kick from fresh jalapeño, this no-cook recipe strikes the perfect balance between heat and zest. A hint of ground cumin and optional sugar elevates the flavor profile, while chopped cilantro adds a refreshing herbal touch. This versatile salsa is perfect as a dip with crispy tortilla chips, or as a bold topping for tacos, grilled meats, or even scrambled eggs. Simple, quick, and bursting with natural flavors—Kate's Salsa will be your new favorite way to bring excitement to any meal!
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Ingredients
- 6 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup (loosely packed) Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro thoroughly under running water.
Step 2
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Finely chop the jalapeño pepper. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes before chopping. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 4
Peel and finely chop the red onion and garlic cloves. Add these to the mixing bowl.
Step 5
Chop the cilantro into small pieces and add it to the bowl.
Step 6
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with salt, ground cumin, and sugar (if using).
Step 7
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Step 8
Taste the salsa and adjust seasonings (salt, lime juice) as needed.
Step 9
Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For an even better flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or scrambled eggs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (532.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 126.1 |
| Total Fat 1.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1208.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.5g | |
| Protein 4.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 84.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1165.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories