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A bowl of vibrant homemade salsa, freshly prepared with ripe tomatoes and herbs.

Homemade Salsa

This recipe guides you through making a fresh and flavorful homemade salsa in just 5 simple steps. It includes a blend of ripe tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice for a vibrant taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the ripe tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and mince the seeded jalapeño.
  2. Chop the fresh cilantro and squeeze the fresh lime juice.
Mixing
  1. Combine all diced and chopped ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Taste and Adjust
  1. Stir everything together thoroughly and taste the salsa, adjusting seasonings as needed.

Notes

For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño. For a milder salsa, use less jalapeño or omit it entirely. This salsa is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.