Mandy's Simple Salsa for Nachos

Brighten up your snack game with Mandy's Simple Salsa for Nachos—a quick, fresh, and flavorful recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring juicy diced tomatoes, zesty red onion, aromatic garlic, and a kick of jalapeño heat, this homemade salsa is a perfect balance of bold flavors. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime add a tangy, vibrant finish, while a touch of ground cumin ties everything together with a hint of spice. Whether you're pairing it with crispy tortilla chips, topping off loaded nachos, or adding it to tacos, this easy salsa is the ultimate homemade dip for any occasion. With no cooking required, it's a go-to recipe for fresh Mexican-inspired flavors in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized Fresh tomatoes
• 0.5 medium-sized Red onion
• 2 small Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 medium-sized Jalapeño pepper
• 1 medium-sized Lime
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly.

Step 2

Dice the fresh tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a medium-sized 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 add them to the mixture.

Step 5

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves. Measure out 0.5 cup and mix it in with the other ingredients.

Step 6

Dice the jalapeño pepper finely. For less heat, remove the seeds before chopping. Add it to the bowl.

Step 7

Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the salsa mixture. Make sure to remove any seeds.

Step 8

Sprinkle the salt and ground cumin over the ingredients and gently stir everything together until evenly combined.

Step 9

Taste the salsa and adjust the salt or lime juice to your preference.

Step 10

Serve immediately with your favorite nachos or tortilla chips, or refrigerate for up to 2 days for the flavors to meld even further.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(659.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	153.4

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2395.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 6.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 114.8mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1456.0mg	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: 6.9%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 78.9%