Description
This easy homemade salsa recipe is a fresh and flavorful blend of ripe tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro, perfectly seasoned with lime juice, black pepper, salt, and a touch of cumin. Serve chilled as a zesty dip for tortilla chips or as a vibrant topping for tacos and grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 large tomatoes (ripe, diced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (deseeded and finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
Seasonings & Others:
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp cumin (optional, for added depth)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño finely and transfer them to a large mixing bowl to form the base of your salsa.
- Add Flavorings: Incorporate the minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the bowl to build bright, fresh flavors.
- Season: Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper, salt to taste, and optionally add cumin for an extra depth of flavor. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Blend for Smoothness (Optional): For a smoother salsa consistency, briefly pulse the mixture in a food processor for a few seconds, being careful not to over-blend.
- Chill: Cover the salsa and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Serve: Serve chilled with tortilla chips as a dip or use as a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, or other dishes.
Notes
- If you prefer a chunkier salsa, skip blending and leave the mixture as is.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on heat preference.
- Fresh lime juice is essential to brighten the flavors.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it spicier, keep some jalapeño seeds or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: homemade salsa, fresh salsa recipe, easy salsa, Mexican salsa, no-cook salsa, tomato salsa, jalapeño salsa
