The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa

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This fresh salsa recipe is simple to make from scratch and tastes great. It gets even better if you have time to let the flavors meld. Perfect with your favorite chips at any get-together!

Submitted by Cheryl Dressler
Updated on October 31, 2024
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A bowl of fresh tomato salsa on a serving board, with tortilla chips and lime wedges
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 40 servings

  • 3 cups freshly chopped tomatoes

  • 1 cup finely diced onion

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeño pepper (including seeds)

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make fresh tomato salsa

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  2. Stir tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until just combined.

    A large glass bowl with chopped tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper

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  3. Serve and enjoy!

    A bowl of fresh tomato salsa on a serving board, with tortilla chips and lime wedges

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

6 Calories
0g Fat
1g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 6
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 44mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.