Low Sodium Classic Homemade Salsa

Brighten up your snacking or meal-prep routine with this flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Classic Homemade Salsa. Bursting with the natural freshness of ripe tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cilantro, this salsa skips the added salt without compromising on taste. A touch of ground cumin and a kick from jalapeño peppers provide the perfect balance of spice and earthiness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-sodium salsa is an effortless and nutritious way to elevate tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled dishes. It's the ultimate guilt-free condiment for anyone watching their sodium intake while still craving bold, authentic flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Ripe tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the tomatoes. Wash them thoroughly, then core and chop them into small, even pieces. Transfer the chopped tomatoes into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and then finely dice one half of the onion. Add the diced onion to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

For the jalapeño pepper, slice it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membrane if you prefer a milder salsa. Finely chop the jalapeño and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. Add the minced garlic to the tomato mixture.

Step 5

Roughly chop fresh cilantro leaves until you have about a quarter cup. Stir the cilantro into the salsa mixture.

Step 6

Squeeze the juice from approximately two limes over the salsa. This should yield about two tablespoons of fresh lime juice.

Step 7

Sprinkle ground cumin and ground black pepper into the bowl. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 8

Taste the salsa and adjust the lime juice or add a hint more pepper if needed to suit your preference. Remember, this recipe is intentionally low in sodium, so it won't have any added salt.

Step 9

Allow the salsa to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve immediately with your favorite chips, or as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.

Step 10

Store any leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(612.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	141.7

Total Fat 1.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 33.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 6.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99.7mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1404.3mg	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: 8.2%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 77.0%