Description
A vibrant Mexican condiment made with fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. This quick, no-cook salsa delivers bold, zesty flavor and is perfect for chips, tacos, or grilled dishes. Adjust heat and texture to suit your taste.
Ingredients
4 medium Roma tomatoes
1/2 medium red onion
1 jalapeño pepper
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Dice tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño into small cubes on a cutting board. Transfer to a large bowl.
Finely mince garlic and stir into the bowl.
Add chopped cilantro leaves on top of the vegetables.
Squeeze lime juice over the mixture evenly.
Stir in salt, then toss to combine all ingredients.
Let sit 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Use white onion instead of red for a milder flavor.
Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat.
Substitute parsley for cilantro if unavailable.
For smoother consistency, use a small food processor (pulse briefly);
toasting garlic in a dry skillet enhances its flavor.
Adjust lime juice to balance spice levels.
Serve in a pitcher for easy access to guests.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Fresh
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5g
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg