Spicy Salsa
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite quick salsa comes together in just 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have at home. This vibrant blend of ripe tomatoes, jalapeños, and serrano peppers delivers serious flavor without any cooking required, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. The fresh cilantro and lime juice add brightness while garlic brings depth to every bite. Tomatoes are packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that's great for your heart. Best of all, it's incredibly affordable and simple enough that even kitchen beginners can master it.
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Ingredients
- 600 gripe tomatoes(finely diced)
- 100 gred onion(minced)
- 30 gfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 2jalapeño peppers(seeds removed, finely diced)
- 1lime(juiced)
- 2garlic clove(minced)
- 1serrano pepper(seeds removed, diced)
- 5 gsea salt
- 2 gblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out excess seeds and juice to prevent a watery salsa, then dice them into small pieces.
Tip: Pat the diced tomatoes with paper towels if they seem particularly juicy.
- 2
Mince the red onion as finely as you can, then place it in a bowl with the lime juice to soften its sharp bite.
Tip: This quick pickling mellows the raw onion flavor beautifully.
- 3
Mince the garlic cloves very finely so they distribute evenly throughout the salsa without creating large chunks.
Tip: Use a microplane if you have one for a more integrated garlic flavor.
- 4
Prepare the jalapeño and serrano peppers by halving them lengthwise, removing the seeds and white membrane, then dicing them into tiny pieces.
Tip: Leave a few seeds if you prefer extra heat.
- 5
Combine the diced tomatoes, onion and lime mixture, garlic, cilantro, and both peppers in a large bowl.
Tip: Use a ceramic or glass bowl to preserve the brightness of the flavors.
- 6
Season with sea salt and black pepper, then fold everything together gently until just combined.
Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
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