Sooz's Semi Homemade Salsa

Elevate your salsa game with "Sooz's Semi Homemade Salsa," a vibrant and flavorful hybrid of convenience and freshness. This quick, no-cook recipe combines the bold flavors of store-bought chunky salsa with earthy cumin, zesty lime, and fresh produce like Roma tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. A touch of jalapeño adds just the right amount of heat, while a pinch of sugar balances the bold flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salsa pairs perfectly with tortilla chips or as a versatile topping for tacos, burritos, and more. Perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings, this recipe delivers homemade taste with minimal effort—fresh, tangy, and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups store-bought chunky salsa
• 2 medium fresh Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 1 large lime
• 1 large garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Step 1

Start by finely dicing the Roma tomatoes and red onion. Add them to a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2

Mince the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat. Add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and onion.

Step 3

Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely and mince the garlic clove. Add both to the bowl.

Step 4

Add the store-bought chunky salsa to the bowl and gently mix everything together.

Step 5

Cut the lime in half and squeeze the fresh lime juice into the salsa mixture. Stir well.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the ground cumin, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine and taste, adjusting seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, though it can be served immediately if time is short.

Step 8

Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or any dish that could use a burst of fresh salsa flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(276.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	80.7

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 604.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 2.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 67.4mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 525.1mg	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: 7.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 82.2%