Best Homemade Chunky Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes
If you like salsa, you will love this homemade Chunky Salsa Recipe With Fresh Tomatoes. This flavorful salsa is made with juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, garlic, and fresh jalapeños roasted in the oven to bring out their flavor. You can make it mild or spicy!
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 49kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes or large tomatoes
- ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup bell pepper cored and halved
- 6 cloves garlic
- ⅛ cup jalapeño pepper cored and halved, seeds removed, 1 large or 2 medium
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2½ teaspoon cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro measure first, then chop
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lay parchment paper on a baking tray.
- Place tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes, or until the skin of the peppers starts to turn brown.
- Remove the vegetables from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Using tongs or a large spoon, transfer vegetables into a food processor (or a blender). Pulse the vegetables until the desired consistency is reached. Taste, and season with more lime juice or salt as desired.
- Pour contents into a bowl or container and cover. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. The longer it sits, the better flavor it will have.
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients possible.
- Chill for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.
- Leave lots of chunks in this fresh tomato salsa.
- Wear disposable gloves when cutting jalapeño peppers.
- Use 1 large or 2 small jalapeño peppers. Omit completely if you want a milder salsa.
- Store fresh salsa in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1354IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
