Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Salsa Recipe
This Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Salsa is a zesty and spicy salsa that’s perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or topping on tacos. The combination of fresh tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice creates a vibrant and flavorful salsa that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Tomato Mixture:
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust to spice level)
- 1 small bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 avocado, diced (optional, for a creamy twist)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- Season: Add the minced garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the mixture. Stir gently to blend everything evenly.
- Optional Twist: If you want a creamy salsa, fold in the diced avocado at this point.
- Rest: Let the salsa sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together.
- Serve: Serve your fresh salsa with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. Enjoy the zesty, spicy goodness!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 tbsp)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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