Description
This fresh tomato salsa is a quick and easy no-cook dip packed with juicy tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro. It’s the perfect healthy snack or appetizer for chips, tacos, grilled meats, and more.
Ingredients
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4 medium very ripe tomatoes (peeled, seeded, and diced)
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1 fresh jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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1 medium onion (diced)
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½ teaspoon granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
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Juice of 2 Key limes or 1 small lime
Instructions
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Combine tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro in a bowl.
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Add sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Squeeze in the lime juice and stir again.
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Cover and refrigerate for 4–5 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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Stir before serving. Enjoy with tortilla chips or as a topping.
Notes
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Adjust jalapeño amount for desired spice level.
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Best served chilled for optimal flavor.
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Add mango, corn, or avocado for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired