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Fresh Tomato Salsa is packed with ripe tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime for a bright, restaurant-style dip that's ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
4 jalapeños, finely diced (remove seeds for a milder salsa, if desired)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG), optional
Instructions
Prep
- Wash and dry the tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and limes.
- Seed the tomatoes to reduce excess liquid, then chop them into small pieces.
- Finely dice the onion and jalapeños, mince the garlic, and chop the cilantro.
Assemble
- Add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro to a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour in the lime juice.
- Sprinkle in the kosher salt, cumin, and MSG, if using.
- Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust the salt or lime juice if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving for a more developed flavor.
Notes
Substitutions
- Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they contain less moisture, but any ripe, firm tomato will work.
- Replace sweet onion with white onion for a sharper flavor.
- If you prefer a milder salsa, use fewer jalapeños or substitute a poblano pepper.
- If you do not use MSG, simply omit it or add a small pinch of additional kosher salt to taste.
Serving Suggestions and Pairings
- Serve with tortilla chips as an appetizer.
- Spoon over tacos, burritos, nachos, grilled chicken, steak, fish, or eggs.
- Use as a topping for baked potatoes, burgers, or rice bowls.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Stir before serving, as the vegetables will release liquid during storage.
Freezing
- Freezing is not recommended. Fresh tomatoes become watery and lose their texture after thawing, making the salsa best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated.
Find it online: https://jennifercooks.com/fresh-tomato-salsa/