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A bowl of homemade salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

Homemade Salsa Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes

A quick and easy homemade salsa made with fresh tomatoes, perfect for chips or Mexican dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Wash and dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces.
  2. Finely chop the red onion, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  4. Add lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
  5. Stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine and distribute flavors evenly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice as needed.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, tacos, or your favorite Mexican dishes.

Notes

For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. You can also add more lime juice for extra tang.