This homemade salsa is fresh, bright, and packed with bold flavor. Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Once you make it from scratch, you may never go back to store-bought.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped

• ½ small onion, finely diced

• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Prep Ingredients

Chop tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic. For a smoother salsa, ingredients can be pulsed in a food processor.

Step 2: Mix

In a bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and cumin (if using). Stir well.

Step 3: Taste & Chill

Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Step 4: Serve

Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips or your favorite dishes.

Tips for the Best Salsa

• Remove tomato seeds for a thicker salsa

• Add more jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne for extra heat

• Let salsa chill before serving for best flavor

Variations

• Restaurant-Style: Blend briefly for a smoother texture

• Roasted Salsa: Roast tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño before mixing

• Fruit Salsa: Add diced mango or pineapple

• Garlic Lovers: Add an extra clove of garlic

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx. ¼ cup)

• Calories: 25

• Fat: 0g

• Carbohydrates: 6g

• Fiber: 1g

• Protein: 1g

• Sugar: 3g

• Sodium: 150mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.