How to Make Fresh Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the vibrant and refreshing taste of fresh salsa. Whether you're topping your favorite Mexican dishes, dipping tortilla chips, or spooning it over grilled meats, a good salsa can elevate any meal. And there's something so satisfying about making it from scratch in your own kitchen, using nothing but the freshest, most flavorful ingredients.

Our recipe for fresh salsa is simple, yet packed with flavor. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy, with ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • ¼ red onion, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 small jicama, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 9 cups

  • Mix together tomato, jalapeño peppers, red onion, green onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, cumin, jicama, and diced tomatoes with chilies in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    9 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 17mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 67mg