Simple Amazing Salsa

Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, this Simple Amazing Salsa is the ultimate quick and easy recipe for any salsa lover. Made with juicy Roma tomatoes, zesty red onion, spicy jalapeño, fragrant cilantro, and a hint of lime, this no-cook salsa comes together in just 15 minutes. Customize the heat level by adjusting the jalapeño, and enhance the depth of flavor with optional cumin and a touch of sugar. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a topping for tacos, grilled meats, and more, this homemade salsa is a crowd-pleaser that's as versatile as it is delicious. Let it chill for the flavors to meld and get ready to savor a fresh, restaurant-quality salsa right from your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and fresh cilantro.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, uniform chunks and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat, or leave them for a spicier salsa). Add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Mince the garlic clove and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Combine them with the other ingredients in the bowl.

Step 5

Add the fresh lime juice, salt, ground cumin (if using), and sugar (if using) to the bowl.

Step 6

Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more lime juice, salt, or cilantro.

Step 8

Cover the salsa and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(561.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	135.6

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1209.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 4.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 90.1mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 1199.4mg	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: 7.0%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 80.6%