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Easy Chunky Salsa Recipe

Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes

This Easy Chunky Salsa Recipe is fresh, flavorful, and comes together in minutes. Made with ripe tomatoes, lime, cilantro, and a little heat from jalapeno, it’s the perfect homemade salsa for tacos, nachos, or snacking. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and tastes so much better than store-bought.

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 5 Roma tomatoes
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the tomatoes and red onion into small pieces and place them in a bowl.

  2. Finely chop the jalapeno and cilantro, then add them to the bowl.

  3. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.

  5. Let the salsa sit for a few minutes, then serve with tortilla chips or your favorite dishes.

Recipe Notes

  • Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor
  • Adjust spice level to taste
  • Let it sit before serving
  • Chop evenly for best texture
  • Serve fresh for best results