Salsa Patricia

Brighten up your next meal with the vibrant and zesty flavors of Salsa Patricia, a simple and classic homemade salsa recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion, spicy jalapeño, and a fragrant burst of fresh cilantro, this salsa is elevated with a hint of lime juice and the warm, earthy notes of ground cumin. Whether you’re serving it as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a fresh accompaniment to grilled meats, this no-cook recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Easy to customize for your desired level of heat and tanginess, Salsa Patricia promises to be your go-to for light, refreshing, and crowd-pleasing Mexican-inspired flavor. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this salsa adds a fresh, homemade touch to any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 0.5 small red onion
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper
• 2 units garlic cloves
• 0.5 cups cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro thoroughly under cool running water.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes into small 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 (if you prefer a milder salsa) and finely dice the pepper. Add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixture.

Step 6

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and stir them into the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 7

Add the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 8

Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 9

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for heat, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or other dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(772.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	299.6

Total Fat 16.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1269.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.9g
Protein 8.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180.7mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 2062.2mg	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: 43.7%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 45.8%