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Healthy Salsa Recipe: Fresh, Flavorful, and Easy to Make

Healthy Salsa Recipe: Fresh, Flavorful, and Easy to Make

A bright pico de gallo-style salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. This no-cook dip is ready in about 15 minutes of active preparation and tastes best after a short rest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium Medium ripe tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1/2 small Small white or red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno Jalapeno, finely minced
  • 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1–2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Optional
  • 1 pinch Ground cumin

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Dice the tomatoes and onion into small, evenly sized pieces. For a less watery salsa, seed the tomatoes or drain away some of their excess juice before adding them to the bowl.
  2. Mince the jalapeno and garlic. Remove the jalapeno seeds and ribs if you prefer a milder salsa, or leave some in for extra heat.
  3. Combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and kosher salt in a bowl. Add the optional pinch of cumin if you enjoy a subtle earthy note.
  4. Stir gently until the ingredients are evenly mixed, taking care not to crush the tomatoes. Taste and adjust the salt, lime juice, or jalapeno according to your preference.
  5. Let the salsa rest for 15–30 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Roma tomatoes are especially useful when you want a thicker salsa because they contain less moisture. The salsa can be made several hours ahead; add or adjust the cilantro and lime near serving for the freshest flavor. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use within about 2–3 days.