This vibrant salsa bursts with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for grilled chicken, or a refreshing side for any meal. It’s crisp, tangy, and full of natural goodness.
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely minced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Optional: ½ teaspoon ground cumin for a warm, earthy flavor
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and season with salt (and cumin, if using).
- Stir gently until everything is evenly mixed.
- Cover and let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately with chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: ~25 per ¼ cup | Servings: About 6
Fresh, light, and bursting with flavor — this homemade salsa is a game-changer for clean, wholesome eating.
PrintFresh Garden Tomato Salsa
Description
This vibrant salsa bursts with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for grilled chicken, or a refreshing side for any meal. It’s crisp, tangy, and full of natural goodness.
Ingredients
-
4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
-
½ small red onion, finely chopped
-
1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely minced (remove seeds for less heat)
-
1 garlic clove, minced
-
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
-
Juice of 1 lime
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Salt to taste
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Optional: ½ teaspoon ground cumin for a warm, earthy flavor
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro.
-
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and season with salt (and cumin, if using).
-
Stir gently until everything is evenly mixed.
-
Cover and let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
-
Serve immediately with chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads.