Football Sunday Salsa

Kick off game day with a winning dish—Football Sunday Salsa! This vibrant, zesty salsa recipe is packed with fresh Roma tomatoes, spicy jalapeño peppers, and the bright flavors of cilantro and lime juice, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next football watch party. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect make-ahead appetizer to pair with crispy tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos, nachos, or grilled meats. Customize the heat level by adjusting the jalapeño seeds, and add a touch of sweetness and crunch with optional sweet corn. Bursting with color, flavor, and freshness, this homemade salsa is a must-have for your Sunday spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium Roma tomatoes
• 2 small jalapeño peppers
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup, chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup sweet corn (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the jalapeño peppers, removing seeds for less heat if desired, and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red onion finely and add to the mixture.

Step 4

Chop the cilantro leaves (discarding stems if preferred) and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and mix them with the other ingredients.

Step 6

Add the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

If using sweet corn, fold it in gently for added sweetness and texture.

Step 8

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.

Step 9

Cover the salsa with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	638.6 grams (638.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	334

Total Fat 16.60g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1225mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 48.20g	18%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 20.50g
Protein 8.10g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 82mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1451mg	31%

*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: 39.9%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 51.5%