Cilantro Lime Jalapeno Salsa: 5 Zesty Ingredients
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Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Salsa is a refreshing dip made with fresh ingredients.
- Author: Robert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1–2 jalapenos
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Gather all fresh ingredients at peak ripeness.
- Finely dice juicy tomatoes, letting their juices flow.
- Seed and chop jalapenos, adjusting for heat preference.
- Chop cilantro and red onion, enjoying their fresh scents.
- In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos, and red onion.
- Drizzle in freshly squeezed lime juice over the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, stirring gently to combine.
- Taste the salsa with a clean spoon and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Serve the salsa in a beautiful bowl, garnished with cilantro.
- Pair with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats for enjoyment.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno quantity for desired spice level.
- Allowing salsa to chill enhances flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg