Description
This chunky salsa bursts with bold flavors: juicy tomato, crisp onion, fiery jalapeño and zesty lime all tossed with cilantro and spices for a refreshing kick. Perfect for chips, tacos or topping grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch sugar
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch chunks and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion, jalapeño and garlic, then add them to the bowl.
- Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and pour in the lime juice.
- Sprinkle in the salt, ground cumin, black pepper and sugar, then stir until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicier salsa, include some of the jalapeño seeds.
- Salsa tastes best when made a few hours ahead of serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust lime juice and salt to suit your personal taste.