Fresh Homemade Garden Salsa
Bursting with vibrant flavors and garden-fresh goodness, this Fresh Homemade Garden Salsa is the ultimate homemade dip for any occasion. Featuring ripe Roma tomatoes, zesty red onion, a touch of heat from jalapeño, and the bold, citrusy notes of freshly squeezed lime, this easy-to-make salsa is ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. A sprinkle of ground cumin and fresh cilantro leaves adds a depth of flavor that elevates this salsa to restaurant-quality perfection. Whether you’re serving it with crisp tortilla chips, layering it over tacos, or spooning it onto grilled meats, this salsa is the perfect way to bring the taste of summer to your table. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as fresh as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.
Step 2
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even-sized pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 3
Finely dice the small red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 4
Chop the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds and membrane for less heat (if desired), and add it to the mixture.
Step 5
Mince the garlic cloves and roughly chop the cilantro leaves; stir them into the bowl.
Step 6
Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the salsa mixture, ensuring no seeds get in.
Step 7
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Step 8
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for preferred flavor.
Step 9
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 702.3 grams (702.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 172 |
| Total Fat 2.10g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.10g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2445mg | 106% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.90g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.30g | 44% |
| Total Sugars 16.50g | |
| Protein 7.80g | 16% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 198mg | 15% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 1861mg | 40% |
Source of Calories