Easy Homemade Salsa

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Easy Homemade Salsa is a must-have recipe for any gathering or snack craving. Made with fresh Roma tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a hint of jalapeño for just the right amount of kick, this salsa is as simple as it is delicious. With only 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s the ultimate fuss-free appetizer or topping for tacos, burritos, and more. The addition of garlic, red onion, and cilantro creates a balanced blend, while optional sugar provides a subtle touch of sweetness if desired. Perfectly customizable to your spice preference, this quick and easy salsa recipe will become your go-to for game nights, parties, or weekday snacking. Serve it fresh with tortilla chips or let it chill for enhanced flavor—either way, it's guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 whole Roma tomatoes
• 1 whole Jalapeño
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves
• 1 whole Lime
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (optional for balance)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, garlic cloves, and cilantro leaves under cold water to clean.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes into small chunks and add them to a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the jalapeño, removing the seeds if you prefer a milder salsa. Add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice half a red onion finely and add it to the mixture.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and stir them into the bowl.

Step 6

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and add them to the mix. Adjust the quantity according to your preference.

Step 7

Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the salsa mixture.

Step 8

Season the salsa with salt, ground cumin, and, if desired, sugar for added balance.

Step 9

Stir the ingredients thoroughly until everything is well combined.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking, adding more lime juice or salt if necessary.

Step 11

Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	509.8 grams (509.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	139

Total Fat 1.60g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1228mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 32.50g	12%
Dietary Fiber 9.20g	33%
Total Sugars 14.50g
Protein 5.60g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1220mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.6%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 77.9%