Description
Fresh Garden Salsa is a vibrant, no-cook summer dip that celebrates ripe garden tomatoes and bold flavors. With just 10 minutes of prep and no fancy gadgets needed, this homemade salsa is perfect for last-minute BBQs, taco nights, or healthy snacking. Scoop it with chips or spoon it over grilled meats—it’s the taste of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
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10 fresh garden tomatoes (adjust based on size)
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150 g (2/3 cup) onion, diced (sautéed optional)
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1 jalapeño pepper, diced, seeds removed
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4 mini sweet peppers, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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5 ml (1 teaspoon) ground cumin
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3.5 ml (3/4 teaspoon) sugar
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2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) salt
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Juice from 1 lime
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15 g (1/2 cup) fresh cilantro (or more, to taste)
Instructions
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Rinse and dry the tomatoes. Slice off the ends, cut in half, and squeeze to remove juice and seeds.
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Place tomato halves in a large food processor.
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Add onion, jalapeño, sweet peppers, garlic, cumin, sugar, and salt.
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Pulse 4–6 times until the mixture is chunky.
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Add cilantro and pulse a few more times to combine.
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Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
For a thicker salsa, don’t skip squeezing the tomatoes.
For extra heat, keep jalapeño seeds or use an extra pepper.
No food processor? Finely chop everything by hand.
Sweet peppers add color and mild sweetness, but can be left out.
Keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge or can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired / Summer American