Salsa
Salsa is a fresh, zesty Mexican condiment made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for dipping, topping tacos, or serving alongside grilled meats and other dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10–40 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 4 medium fresh tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened), chopped
- 1/2 red or white onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, chopped (remove seeds for milder flavor)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity, if needed)
Instructions
- Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, pepper, and garlic.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse until your desired texture is reached (chunky or smooth).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or sugar if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with chips, tacos, or your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use Roma tomatoes for a less watery salsa.
- Letting the salsa chill enhances the flavor.
- Remove pepper seeds for a milder taste or use more for extra heat.
- Canned tomatoes can be used in place of fresh when out of season.
- Finely chop ingredients by hand if you don’t have a blender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/salsa/
