Description
A vibrant and fresh salsa made with ripe tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice, perfect for dipping or as a topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1–2 jalapeños or chipotle peppers, seeds removed for milder salsa
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: chopped garlic, lime zest, diced avocado
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños. Cut them roughly.
- Add to blender: Combine chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and cilantro in the blender. Squeeze in lime juice and sprinkle with salt.
- Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high for 15-30 seconds, aiming for a chunky texture.
- Taste and adjust: Taste your salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime, or spice as needed.
- Chill: Let the salsa chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Serve: Scoop into a bowl, garnish with cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
For a unique twist, consider adding diced avocado for creaminess or cumin for an earthy flavor. Pulse blend instead of continuously blending for a chunky salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salsa, fresh, appetizer, summer, dip, tomatoes, cilantro, quick recipe