Description
Mexican street salsa blends ripe tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños into a zesty condiment. Crisp ingredients and simple techniques guarantee a restaurant-quality salsa you can enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium tomatoes (ripe, diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 12 jalapeños (seeded and finely chopped, adjust for spice level)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dice Preparation: Meticulously cut tomatoes, red onion, and jalapenos into uniform, small cubes, removing pepper seeds to manage heat level while preserving robust flavor dimensions.
- Herb and Seasoning Integration: Finely chop cilantro leaves, mince garlic, and gather cumin, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper to elevate the salsa’s aromatic complexity.
- Flavor Fusion: Transfer all chopped vegetables into a spacious mixing bowl, drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice to brighten and preserve the mixture, then sprinkle seasonings evenly across the ingredients.
- Mixing and Harmonization: Gently fold and stir components using a large spoon, ensuring delicate integration without crushing tomato pieces, allowing each ingredient to blend seamlessly.
- Flavor Calibration: Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice for acidity, salt for depth, or extra jalapeno for increased heat according to personal preference.
- Resting and Marinating: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more cohesive and vibrant salsa.
- Serving Suggestion: Present chilled, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips or as a zesty complement to grilled meats, tacos, and other Mexican-inspired culinary creations.
Notes
- Dice with Precision: Use a sharp knife and cut vegetables into uniform, small cubes to ensure consistent flavor and texture in every bite.
- Control Pepper Heat: Remove jalapeno seeds to manage spice level, adding them back gradually if you prefer more intensity.
- Lime Juice Magic: Fresh lime juice prevents browning and adds brightness, so use it immediately after chopping to maintain vibrant colors and fresh taste.
- Flavor Resting Time: Refrigerate salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing ingredients to blend and develop deeper, more complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg