Fresh Salsa Picante

Bursting with vibrant flavors, this Fresh Salsa Picante recipe is a quick and easy way to elevate any meal or snack. Made with ripe tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a kick of heat from jalapeño peppers, this homemade salsa strikes the perfect balance of freshness and spice. Hints of garlic, red onion, and ground cumin add depth, while chopped cilantro infuses a refreshing herbal aroma. Whether you like it chunky or smooth, this salsa comes together in just 10 minutes with the help of a blender or food processor—no cooking required! Ideal for dipping with tortilla chips or as a tantalizing topping for tacos, nachos, and grilled dishes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is the perfect addition to your Mexican-inspired repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 small jalapeño peppers
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cups cilantro leaves
• 1 large lime
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all fresh vegetables and the cilantro leaves.

Step 2

Core and roughly chop the tomatoes. Keep the skins on for texture.

Step 3

Remove the stems from the jalapeño peppers. For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes; for a spicier salsa, leave them intact. Roughly chop the peppers.

Step 4

Peel and dice the red onion into small pieces.

Step 5

Finely chop the cilantro leaves, discarding any large stems.

Step 6

Peel the garlic clove and finely mince it or use a garlic press.

Step 7

Slice the lime in half and squeeze out the fresh juice into a small bowl, ensuring you remove any seeds.

Step 8

In a food processor or blender, combine the tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, ground cumin, sugar, and olive oil.

Step 9

Pulse the mixture a few times until you achieve your desired consistency. For a chunkier salsa, process less; for a smoother salsa, process more.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, nachos, or grilled dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	856.2 grams (856.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	331

Total Fat 16.30g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.10g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2451mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 48.10g	17%
Dietary Fiber 14.30g	51%
Total Sugars 22.80g
Protein 9.60g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 206mg	16%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 2150mg	46%

*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: 38.9%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 51.0%