Best Homemade Salsa Ever
Bright, zesty, and impossibly fresh, this salsa turns an ordinary snack into a celebration.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
- 2 cups Ripe tomatoes, diced (about 4 tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped (white or red)
- 1 unit Jalapeño, deseeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash tomatoes and cilantro. Halve and dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces.
- Finely chop the onion and place it in a medium mixing bowl.
- Deseed the jalapeño, finely chop, and add to the bowl.
- Add diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeño, cilantro, and minced garlic to the bowl.
- Squeeze in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything together gently and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with tortilla chips or over tacos.
Notes
Use the ripest tomatoes for the best flavor. Adjust jalapeño for desired heat.