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Simple, Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

Quick and easy homemade salsa recipe that's delicious and healthy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Medium tomatoes (Roma tomatoes work best)
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 Small red onion
  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 Lime (Juice only)
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Honey (optional)
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper (Optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or Food Processor
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Warm skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat.
  2. Put tomatoes (and optional jalapeño pepper) in warmed skillet and char skins by turning frequently until skins peel off.
  3. Pulse the following in blender/food processor until chopped:
    Onion, garlic, cilantro
  4. Add: lime juice, oregano, salt, and cumin.
  5. Taste test and add optional honey if desired to tone down sharpness of taste. (Only needed if tomatoes aren't very sweet)
  6. Enjoy with tortilla chips or as part of a meal!