Easy Homemade Salsa - Fresh Tomato Salsa
Are you ready for this 5 minute Easy Homemade Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. Vegan, Glutenfree, Soyfree, Nutfree recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 15 oz can of diced tomatoes or 3 ripe medium tomatoes
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1/2 jalapeno
- 1 garlic clove or use 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt less or more depending on salt content of the diced tomato
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- generous dash of black pepper
- juice of 1/2 or 1 lime
- Optional add ins: dash of cayenne, chili blend, or chipotle pepper, 1/4 tsp sugar or sweetener
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times (less or more depending on preferred texture).
- Taste and adust, salt and flavor and mix in. Add some sweetener if needed
- Transfer to a bowl. Chill for atleast 15 mins to help the flavors meld. Garnish with cilantro, chopped jalapeno, pepper flakes. Serve with warm tortilla chips. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for upto 5 days.
Notes
Variations:
Add some habanero pepper for heat.
Add some chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and smoked paprika for smoky
Add some mint for a refreshing flavor
Add fruits such as mango or pineapple.
Nutrition is for 1 Serve
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.5mg