Description
Fresh Salsa with Cilantro & Lime is a vibrant and zesty homemade recipe featuring juicy tomatoes, crisp onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, and a punch of lime juice. Perfect as a dip, topping, or cooking ingredient, this quick and flavorful salsa is ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium fresh tomatoes (about 2 pounds), chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed for mild, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (around 3–4 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Optional Add-ins:
- Chopped mango or pineapple
- Green onions
- Diced cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Wash and chop the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro. Remove jalapeño seeds for less heat.
- Mix Base: In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro.
- Season: Add lime juice, salt, cumin (optional), and vinegar. Mix thoroughly.
- Marinate: Let the salsa rest for 15–20 minutes to develop flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use Roma or plum tomatoes for a less watery salsa.
- Add diced mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
- To make salsa guacamole, mash 2 ripe avocados and mix in 1 cup salsa.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for cooked use later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh Salsa with Cilantro and Lime, Homemade Salsa, Tomato Salsa Recipe, Canning Salsa with Tomatoes, Salsa Guacamole