Homemade Tomato Salsa

When your garden is bursting with fresh tomatoes, take some and turn it into this delicious homemade tomato salsa. No garden? Hit up your local farm stand or farmers’ market! And we’ve even got tips on how to make this in winter when neither of those options are available.

This recipe tastes so fresh and delicious. It’s even better after leaving it in the fridge for a day to let the flavors meld together. YUM! Try it with our 7-layer sheet pan nachos!

Homemade Tomato Salsa

Pro Tip:  In a pinch, in the middle of winter when fresh garden tomatoes are not available and you are craving homemade salsa, one 15 oz. can of seasoned chopped tomatoes and one fresh Roma tomato chopped can be substituted for the 4 fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients: 

4 medium ripe tomatoes, cored and seeded 

2 – 3 cloves garlic, peeled 

Juice from 1 fresh lime (about ¼ cup)

1 – 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, stems removed and finely chopped
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Cut 3 of the tomatoes into quarters and place in blender or food processor.  Add garlic cloves and half the lime juice. Pulse until thoroughly combined. 

Dice remaining tomato into evenly sized small pieces. Stir into tomato garlic mixture to create a chunkier texture. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro (adjust according to personal preference).  

Add remaining lime and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with your favorite Mexican entrée or by itself with crispy tortilla chips. 

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Homemade Tomato Salsa

When your garden is bursting with fresh tomatoes, take some and turn it into this delicious homemade tomato salsa. Options for canned tomatoes too.

Course Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 12 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes cored and seeded
• 2 – 3 cloves garlic peeled
• 1 fresh lime about ¼ cup of juice

Instructions

1. Cut 3 of the tomatoes into quarters and place in blender or food processor. Add garlic cloves and half the lime juice. Pulse until thoroughly combined.
2. Dice remaining tomato into evenly sized small pieces. Stir into tomato garlic mixture to create a chunkier texture. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro (adjust according to personal preference).

3. Add remaining lime and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Tomato Salsa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 12 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.1g0%

Saturated Fat 0.02g0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g

Sodium 3mg0%

Potassium 126mg4%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 413IU8%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 8mg1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.