Salsa With Fresh Tomatoes
Make delicious homemade Salsa With Fresh Tomatoes using ripe Roma tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeño. This easy 15-minute recipe requires no cooking for fresh flavor.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes cored and finely diced
- 0.5 cup white onion finely chopped
- 0.33 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper ribs and seeds removed for milder heat, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Core and finely dice the Roma tomatoes, placing them in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Finely chop the white onion, jalapeño pepper (removing seeds for less heat), and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Combine the main ingredients in the bowl with the diced tomatoes. Add the chopped onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Add the seasonings and lime juice to the bowl. Sprinkle in the kosher salt, granulated sugar, and ground cumin, then pour the fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Gently stir all ingredients together with a large spoon until everything is evenly distributed and the salt has begun to draw moisture from the tomatoes.
- For best flavor, let the salsa rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salsa rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.