Fresh & Tangy Homemade Salsa Recipe: A Garden Delight (Print Version)

Craft this vibrant Homemade Salsa Recipe with fresh garden tomatoes and zesty lime. Simple, chunky, and packed with flavor for any meal!

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients for Homemade Salsa

01 - 4-5 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced (about 3 cups)
02 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 1-2 jalapeño peppers, deseeded and finely diced (adjust to taste)
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Flavor Boosters

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1-2 limes)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, gather all your beautiful produce. I usually start by washing everything thoroughly. Then, dice those ripe tomatoes into small, even pieces. Don't stress too much about perfection; a rustic, chunky Homemade Salsa Recipe is what we're going for! I find myself humming while I chop, it's quite meditative, unless I'm rushing and almost nick a finger – oops!
02 - Next, finely dice your red onion and mince your garlic. For the jalapeño, slice it open, scrape out the seeds and membranes if you want less heat, then finely dice it. Remember my spicy finger incident? Wear gloves, or wash your hands really, really well afterwards. This is where the kitchen starts to smell amazing, honestly!
03 - Grab that fresh bunch of cilantro and give it a good, coarse chop. I love seeing the vibrant green flecks in the Homemade Salsa Recipe. Don't over-chop it, or it can get a bit bruised and lose some of its fresh punch. It's a key player in that bright, fresh flavor, so treat it kindly!
04 - Now for the fun part! In a medium-sized bowl, gently combine your diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Give it a good stir, making sure all those lovely ingredients are getting to know each other. I usually use a big wooden spoon, it just feels right.
05 - Time to add the magic! Squeeze in the fresh lime juice, sprinkle in the cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir it all together. This is where you become the chef! Taste it. Does it need more salt? More lime? A little more kick from the jalapeño? Adjust to your preference. I always taste it right here, sometimes even twice, just to be sure.
06 - This Homemade Salsa Recipe is good right away, but honestly, it's so much better if you let it sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. This allows all those incredible flavors to really meld and deepen. I know, it's tough to wait when it smells so good, but trust me, it’s worth it. It’s like a little flavor party happening in there!

# Notes:

01 - Always use fresh lime juice; the bottled stuff just doesn't cut it for this Homemade Salsa Recipe.
02 - Taste as you go, especially with the salt and jalapeño – it's easier to add than to fix!
03 - Don't over-process if using a food processor; you want chunky salsa, not a watery purée.
04 - Letting it chill for 30 minutes makes all the flavors sing, trust me on this one!

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Cutting board
02 - sharp knife
03 - mixing bowl
04 - spoon

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 45-60
Total Fat: 0.5-1g
Total Carbohydrate: 10-12g
Protein: 1-2g

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