This fresh summer tomato salsa is bursting with vibrant flavors and garden-fresh ingredients. Juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, zesty jalapeños, and fragrant cilantro come together to create a bright, refreshing dip that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Whether you scoop it up with tortilla chips, spoon it over tacos, or serve it alongside grilled meats and seafood, this salsa is a simple yet irresistible way to celebrate the best of summer produce.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 lbs. ripe, flavorful dry-farmed tomatoes (about 6, depending on size)
1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes (with juice)
2 green onions, chopped into thirds
1/3 cup red onion, roughly chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD:
Dice the tomatoes and onion, then place them in a medium mixing bowl.
Stir in the chopped jalapeños, adjusting the amount to your preferred spice level.
Mix in the cilantro and garlic, then squeeze in the lime juice.
Add salt and pepper to taste, stirring until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Enjoy with tortilla chips, over tacos, or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables.
VARIATIONS:
- Use only flavorful, summer tomatoes—otherwise the salsa will be insipid and tasteless if out-of-season ‘grocery store’ tomatoes are used.
- No green onions? Just use more red onion (about 3/4 cup).
- Use serrano pepper with seeds if you like hot salsa. If you like milder salsa, use a poblano or Anaheim pepper.
- Replace the jalapeno pepper with a chipotle pepper with a bit of the sauce for a smoky-hot version.
