Description
This vibrant salsa combines fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños with zesty lime juice and cilantro, making it a perfect accompaniment for tacos, chips, or any dish that needs a flavor boost. Enjoy it fresh or let the flavors develop in the fridge for even tastier results!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and Dice the Tomatoes: Rinse the tomatoes under cold water, remove the stem, and cut them into small, even-sized dice.
- Chop the Onion: Peel the red onion and chop it finely.
- Mince the Garlic: Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Prepare the Jalapeños: Slice the jalapeños in half, remove the seeds, and finely chop them. Adjust the heat level to your preference.
- Chop the Cilantro: Rinse and chop the cilantro leaves and tender stems finely.
- Juice the Limes: Cut the limes in half and extract the juice, catching any seeds.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped jalapeños, and cilantro.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle in the ground cumin, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Add sugar if desired.
- Pour in the Lime Juice: Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Gently mix all the ingredients together without mashing the tomatoes.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salsa and adjust salt, lime juice, or heat as needed.
- Chill the Salsa: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare Your Tacos: Get your taco fillings ready while the salsa chills.
- Serve with Chips: Enjoy the salsa as a dip with tortilla chips.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Stir the salsa before serving and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
- Spoon it on Your Tacos: Generously spoon the salsa over your tacos.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your spice tolerance.
- The optional sugar can help balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- This salsa is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes