Fresh Homemade Tomato Salsa 🍅
Ingredients
4 fresh ripe tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jalapeño or chili, finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the tomatoes: Wash them well and dice into small cubes.
Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili, and cilantro.
Add flavor: Pour in the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Stir well: Mix everything together until evenly combined.
Rest: Let the salsa sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors blend.
Serving Ideas
Serve with tortilla chips.
Use as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Add to tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.
✅ Tip: Always discard tomatoes that smell sour, feel slimy, or show mold.
If you want, I can also show you:
🍅 Roasted tomato salsa (restaurant style)
🍝 Fresh tomato pasta sauce
🥗 Mediterranean tomato salad.
