Bring the vibrant flavors of fresh ingredients together with this Best Homemade Salsa Ever! Perfect for dipping, topping, or adding to your favorite Mexican dishes, this salsa is sure to be a hit.
📋 Ingredients:
- 🍅 6 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 🧅 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 🌶️ 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌿 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 🍋 1 lime, juiced
- 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
- 🌿 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 🌿 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 🥒 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (optional, for added freshness)
- 🌽 1 cup corn kernels (optional, for a sweet crunch)
📝 Directions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients:
- Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the red onion, jalapeño peppers, and garlic. Chop the fresh cilantro.
2️⃣ Combine the Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.
3️⃣ Season the Salsa:
- Add the lime juice, salt, ground cumin, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined.
4️⃣ Optional Add-Ins:
- If using, add the diced cucumber and corn kernels to the salsa. Stir to combine.
5️⃣ Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or jalapeños if desired.
6️⃣ Chill and Serve:
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or your favorite Mexican dishes.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings
Calories: 30 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add an additional pepper.
- If you prefer a smoother salsa, you can pulse the ingredients in a food processor until you reach your desired consistency.
- This salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before serving as the ingredients may settle.