Really Good Salsa

Bursting with vibrant flavors and made with simple, fresh ingredients, this "Really Good Salsa" is your go-to recipe for authentic homemade salsa that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Juicy ripe tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro combine with the perfect balance of heat from jalapeños and a hint of spice from ground cumin. Whether you prefer it mild or fiery, this customizable salsa is perfect as a dip for crunchy tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads. With no cooking required, this quick and easy salsa recipe brings a refreshing, restaurant-quality flavor to your table—ideal for parties, game days, or everyday snacking.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 small jalapeño peppers
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
• 1 large (juice only) lime
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Step 1

Wash all produce thoroughly.

Step 2

Core the tomatoes and dice them into small pieces. Place the diced tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Remove the stems from the jalapeños. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes; for a spicier salsa, leave some or all of the seeds intact. Finely mince the jalapeños and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and finely chop the red onion. Add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and discard the stems. Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Stir them into the mixture.

Step 7

Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the salsa mixture. Be sure to catch any seeds that try to escape.

Step 8

Add the kosher salt, ground cumin, and sugar to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to your preference.

Step 10

Let the salsa rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if serving later.

Step 11

Serve the salsa with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or any dish that could use a fresh, zesty kick. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	682.7 grams (682.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	173

Total Fat 1.50g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 36mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 40.10g	15%
Dietary Fiber 10.00g	36%
Total Sugars 21.20g
Protein 6.80g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1497mg	32%

*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: 6.7%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 79.8%