Salsa Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
Experience a burst of flavor with this vibrant fresh tomato salsa. Made with juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cilantro, this easy-to-make salsa is perfect for dipping tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quiet night in, this salsa will elevate any meal and delight your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the red onion and jalapeño.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with salt.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Allow the salsa to rest for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg