Description
Homemade Salsa is a vibrant and zesty dip that adds a burst of flavor to any occasion. This quick and easy recipe takes just five minutes to prepare, making it the perfect accompaniment for summer barbecues, game nights, or casual snacks. Bursting with ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño heat, this salsa is fully customizable to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy it as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or mixed into salads for an added zing. With its fresh ingredients and low-calorie profile, this homemade salsa is not only delicious but also a guilt-free option everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups chopped tomatoes (or 28-ounce can diced tomatoes)
- ¼ small onion
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño pepper (seeds removed)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and strain them for about five minutes to remove excess liquid.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the drained tomatoes with onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, cumin, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Blend until you reach your desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
- Transfer the salsa to a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg