Garden Fresh Salsa

Bursting with vibrant flavors and garden-fresh ingredients, this homemade Garden Fresh Salsa is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring ripe Roma tomatoes, zesty red onion, a spicy kick of jalapeño, aromatic garlic, and a generous handful of fresh cilantro, this salsa is elevated with a squeeze of tangy lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper for the perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and versatile dish pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a simple topping to brighten up your favorite meals. Whether for parties, game days, or weeknight dinners, this fresh salsa recipe will become your go-to for dipping, topping, and savoring!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 whole Lime
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the fresh produce thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even pieces and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Remove the stem from the jalapeño pepper, slice it in half, and remove the seeds and membrane (if you prefer less heat). Finely dice the jalapeño and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and stir them into the salsa mixture.

Step 6

Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely and add them to the bowl. Discard any large stems if desired.

Step 7

Cut the lime in half and squeeze the fresh lime juice over the salsa mixture. Be sure to catch any seeds.

Step 8

Add the salt and black pepper to the bowl, adjusting the quantities to taste if needed.

Step 9

Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 10

Let the salsa sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 11

Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	545.6 grams (545.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	126

Total Fat 1.10g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1208mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 30.70g	11%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 13.90g
Protein 4.70g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 1171mg	25%

*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: 6.5%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 81.1%