Fresh Homemade Salsa
A fresh homemade salsa made with ripe tomatoes, lime, and herbs—simple, balanced, and perfect for tacos, nachos, or everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white onion , chopped
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 pound roma tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Chop the fresh tomatoes into small pieces and set aside. If they are very juicy, remove a bit of the excess liquid.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely broken down.
- Add the tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, sugar, and cumin.
- Pulse everything in short bursts until you reach a chunky consistency—do not overblend.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or sugar if needed.
- Let the salsa sit for 10–15 minutes before serving so the flavors can come together.
Notes
- Choose the right tomatoes
Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best result—they are the base of the salsa. - Control the texture
Avoid overmixing, especially if using a food processor, to keep a fresh, chunky consistency. - Balance before serving
Always taste at the end—small adjustments make a big difference in the final flavor.