Description

This Salsa Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes is vibrant, zesty, and incredibly easy to make. Using ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a splash of lime, this no-cook dip is the perfect summer appetizer or taco topping. Healthy, low carb, and bursting with flavor, it’s a must-try for salsa lovers.

Ingredients

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4–5 ripe tomatoes (Roma or any fresh variety), chopped
½ red onion, diced
1–2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeño pepper (optional, seeded for less heat)
½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

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Instructions

Prep the Veggies: Wash and chop the tomatoes, dice the onion, peel the garlic, and slice the jalapeño. Roughly chop the cilantro.
Blend: Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender—tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Pulse to Desired Consistency: For a chunky salsa, pulse just a few times. For a smoother salsa, blend longer until the texture is uniform.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add more lime juice or salt if needed. For more heat, add extra jalapeño or include the seeds.
Chill and Serve: Transfer to a bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.

Notes

For a smoky twist, try roasting the tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeño before blending. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. This recipe is naturally low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, and ideal for healthy snacking or meal prep.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 20
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg