Year Round Salsa

Bursting with vibrant flavors and perfectly balanced heat, this Year Round Salsa is your go-to recipe for fresh, homemade salsa any time of year! Combining juicy Roma tomatoes with smoky fire-roasted canned tomatoes, crisp red onions, zesty lime, and fragrant cilantro, this salsa delivers a refreshing yet bold taste with every bite. A touch of ground cumin, a dash of sugar, and the warmth of minced garlic tie together the medley of flavors, while an optional kick from jalapeño lets you customize the spice level. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salsa is perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos and nachos, or a bright accompaniment to grilled meats. Make it ahead of time and refrigerate to let the flavors meld, transforming this simple recipe into a crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to serve again and again. Keywords: fresh homemade salsa, easy salsa recipe, year-round salsa, no-cook appetizer, canned tomato salsa.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 medium Roma tomatoes
• 1 14-ounce can Canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 large Lime
• 2 small Garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by prepping your fresh ingredients. Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño. For less spice, you can remove the jalapeño seeds and membrane before chopping.

Step 2

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves, discarding any large stems. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced fresh tomatoes, canned fire-roasted tomatoes (including their juices), red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic.

Step 4

Zest the lime using a fine grater, then cut it in half and squeeze its juice into the salsa mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the ground cumin, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix the salsa thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño for an extra kick, depending on your preference.

Step 7

For the best flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salsa for at least 1 hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve your Year Round Salsa chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	828.3 grams (828.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	212

Total Fat 1.20g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3300mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 51.10g	19%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 25.00g
Protein 7.10g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 162mg	12%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1514mg	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: 4.4%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 83.9%