Fresh Quick Salsa Recipe Easy Homemade Zesty Dip in 10 Minutes
A bright, zesty, and easy-to-make fresh salsa packed with flavor, perfect for chips, tacos, or grilled dishes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade dip is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 ½ cups (approximately 6 servings) 1x
- Category: Dip
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and slightly darker. Remove from heat and grind or crush lightly.
- Finely dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat). Mince the garlic and roughly chop the cilantro.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro.
- Add fresh lime juice, sea salt, and the toasted ground cumin. Drizzle in olive oil if using.
- Mix gently with a spoon or spatula until evenly combined. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Let the salsa rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, or your favorite dishes.
Notes
Toast cumin seeds carefully to avoid burning; finely dice tomatoes and onion to prevent watery salsa. Let salsa rest 10-15 minutes for best flavor. Adjust heat by removing jalapeño seeds or adding cayenne. Can substitute lemon juice for lime and bell pepper for jalapeño for milder flavor. Salsa keeps up to 3 days refrigerated in airtight container and can be frozen in small portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup per se
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 115
- Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
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