Description
This homemade salsa recipe combines fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro to create a vibrant, flavorful, and slightly spicy salsa perfect for dipping or topping your favorite dishes. Easy to prepare in just minutes, it’s an ideal fresh accompaniment for gatherings or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/2 cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Canned Tomatoes and Seasonings
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- Juice from 1/2 lime (start with a small squeeze and add more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
- Process Vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until the mixture is chopped into about ¼-inch pieces.
- Add Tomatoes: Drain the liquid from the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and discard. Add the drained tomatoes and the chilies to the food processor.
3>Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate the fire roasted diced tomatoes along with their juices, the cilantro leaves, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and the optional sugar.
4>Pulse to Desired Consistency: Blend until the salsa reaches your preferred texture, whether chunky or smooth.
5>Taste and Adjust: Sample the salsa and adjust lime juice, salt, or sugar to your liking.
6>Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop.
Notes
- This salsa is medium-spicy; for milder flavor, use regular diced tomatoes instead of ones with green chilies. For extra heat, include more jalapeño or its ribs and seeds.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Adjust lime and salt to match your preference for a tangier or mellower flavor profile.
- This salsa pairs wonderfully with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a topping for bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (about ¼ cup)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
