Description
This homemade fresh salsa recipe is a vibrant and zesty condiment made from finely diced vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh onions, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro, all balanced with lime juice and cumin. Perfect for adding a flavorful kick to your dishes, this salsa is fresh, easy to prepare, and customizable to suit your preferred spice level.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1lb / 500g Vine Ripened Tomatoes, finely diced (about 6-7 medium tomatoes)
- 1 medium White Onion, finely diced
- 1-4 Fresh Jalapeños, deseeded & finely diced (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small bunch Fresh Cilantro/Coriander, finely diced
Others
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1-2 Limes, juiced
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a suitably sized bowl, add the finely diced tomatoes, onion, minced garlic, freshly chopped cilantro, olive oil, ground cumin, and the juice of one lime. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Adjust Spice Level: Begin adding the finely diced jalapeños little by little, starting with one for a mild salsa and increasing up to four for higher spice. Mix well after each addition and taste to find your perfect heat level.
- Season and Taste: Taste the salsa mixture and adjust the seasoning by adding salt, pepper, and additional lime juice as needed to balance acidity and spice according to your preference.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate the salsa for at least one hour before serving to allow the ingredients to meld. Add salt only before serving to prevent excess moisture and a watery salsa.
Notes
- Tomatoes: Use fresh, high-quality vine-ripened tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good alternative.
- Quantities: Feel free to adjust quantities of ingredients to suit your taste, including spice level and acidity.
- Cilantro Preference: Cilantro/Coriander is essential for authentic salsa flavor, but if you dislike it, parsley can be used as a substitute.
- Make Ahead: For optimal taste, refrigerate for an hour before serving but avoid adding salt before chilling to prevent watery salsa.
- Calories: The nutritional values are based on one-sixth of the prepared salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (~100g)
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
