Fresh Homemade Salsa
Fresh vine ripe tomatoes are the star of this vibrant and flavorful homemade salsa recipe. Adjust the heat to your liking with a little more or a little less jalapeno.
Ingredients
- 4 vine-ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 2 limes
- 2 jalapenos seeds removed (leave a few seeds for more spice)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Cut the jalapenos in half, remove the seeds, and finely chop the jalapenos. Add them to the bowl.
- Chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl.
- Mince the garlic and add it to the bowl.
- Slice the green onions and add them to the bowl.
- Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the bowl.
- Season the salsa with salt to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Allow the salsa to sit for about 10 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
- Taste the salsa and adjust the salt, lime, and heat level to your liking.
- Serve the salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later. The salsa will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
Enjoy your fresh and flavorful homemade salsa! The addition of garlic, green onion, and cilantro give it a delicious and complex flavor. Serve it with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.