Yummy Salsa Appetizer

Bright, fresh, and bursting with zesty flavor, this Yummy Salsa Appetizer is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Combining ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion, and spicy jalapeño with a splash of tangy lime juice and fragrant cilantro, this homemade salsa comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or looking for a quick snack, this versatile salsa can be served with crunchy tortilla chips or used as a vibrant topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads. Easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and packed with garden-fresh ingredients, this refreshing appetizer is as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bag tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes into small, evenly sized 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

Carefully remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper (for less heat, skip the seeds) and finely dice it. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.

Step 6

Chop the cilantro leaves (discarding stems) and stir them into the salsa.

Step 7

Add the lime juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Step 8

Taste test and adjust lime juice, salt, or pepper to your preference.

Step 9

Allow the salsa to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 10

Serve the salsa in a bowl alongside tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	843.6 grams (843.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1219

Total Fat 68.10g	87%
Saturated Fat 8.70g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2239mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 147.40g	54%
Dietary Fiber 16.00g	57%
Total Sugars 17.80g
Protein 18.20g	36%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 363mg	28%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1701mg	36%

*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: 48.1%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 46.2%