The Best Homemade Fresh Salsa Recipe
This is the best homemade fresh salsa recipe made with ripe tomatoes, bell pepper, lime, and simple seasonings. It’s fresh, flexible, beginner-friendly, and perfect as a dip or topping.
Equipment
- 1 Sharp chef’s knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Citrus juicer (optional)
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 11 Spoon or spatula for mixing
Ingredients
- 4 pc ripe tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 pc small red onion finely chopped
- 1 pc bell pepper red or orange, finely diced
- 1-2 pc jalapeños minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ pc Juice of ½ lime
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper to taste
- 1 pc small garlic clove minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prep all the vegetablesDice the tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños into small, even pieces.
- Combine the base ingredientsAdd tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, and cilantro to a mixing bowl.
- Season graduallyAdd lime juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic if using.
- Mix and tasteGently stir and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let it restAllow the salsa to sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoyServe with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meat, or breakfast eggs.
Notes
Kitchen Tools Used
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon or spatula for mixing
Ingredients Used in This Recipe
- 4 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or orange), finely diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)