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A white bowl filled with chopped cherry tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and green peppers, resembling a fresh taco salsa.
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Taco Salsa Recipe

Fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, a hit of jalapeno, and a good squeeze of lime make this taco salsa taste ridiculously fresh. It’s the one you’ll be piling onto tacos, scooping up with tortilla chips, or spooning generously over grilled chicken. And it takes just minutes to throw together, but always tastes like you put in way more effort than you did.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dip, Sauces & Condiments, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: taco salsa
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 13kcal
Author: Bethany Galloway

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced (¼ of a large onion or ½ of a small one)
  • ½-1 jalapeno seeds and pith removed, finely diced (skip if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ lime juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all of the prepared ingredients to a medium bowl and mix well.
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup red onion, ½-1 jalapeno, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, ½ lime
  • Season to taste and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
    salt and ground black pepper to taste

Notes

  • Texture: If you prefer a smoother salsa, give it a few quick pulses in the blender, but stop before it turns into soup.
  • Rest time: Letting the salsa sit in the fridge for 20-30 minutes helps the flavors blend together even more.
  • Heat level: Keep the seeds in the jalapeno for more spice, or skip the pepper entirely for a mild version.
  • Serving bowl: A wide, shallow bowl makes it easier for everyone to scoop with tortilla chips.
 

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freezing is possible, but the texture will soften once thawed. It’s best eaten fresh.
  • Safe container: Glass or BPA-free plastic containers work well to keep the salsa tasting fresh.
  • Refresh: If it’s been sitting a while, stir in a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving again.

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg