My Favorite Easy and Fresh Salsa
There’s nothing quite like the taste of summer in a bowl! Nothing beats the fresh, juicy flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Without a doubt, this homemade salsa recipe is the perfect way to enjoy them. Get ready to transform your garden bounty into a vibrant, flavorful dip that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or simply craving a healthy snack, this simple recipe will have you coming back for seconds. Are you interested in learning more about gardening? Read more about my garden here.
Homemade salsa isn’t just delicious; it’s also a nutritional powerhouse! Packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients, this vibrant condiment is a fantastic way to boost your intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. From the lycopene-rich tomatoes that support heart health to the immune-boosting vitamin C found in citrus, every spoonful is a step towards a healthier you. Plus, the fiber in salsa aids digestion and the natural sugars satisfy cravings without the unhealthy additives found in store-bought options.
Easy Fresh Homemade Salsa Recipe Ingredients:
“Three tomatoes are walking down the street – a papa tomato, a mama tomato and a little baby tomato. Baby tomato starts lagging behind. Papa tomato get angry, goes over to Baby tomato and squishes him…..and says ‘Ketchup!’”
Easy Salsa Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender/food processor
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds tomatoes fresh, vine-ripe
- 1/2 med onion roughly chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1-2 whole jalapeno peppers finely diced w/o seeds
- 1 large handful cilantro freshly chopped leaves and stems
- ¾ whole lime juiced
- 1 pinch cumin to taste
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency. Be careful not to overprocess.
- If you like your salsa chunky top with rough chopped tomatoes and cilantro for added texture.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight prior to serving. Store leftovers in a airtight container for approximately 1 week.
Notes


Candy Price
About the Writer:Hi, I am Candy. I started Harvesting Health and Happiness out of a desire to offer blog posts related to health and happiness. My hope is to spread encouraging words through my writings to uplift the collective. Learn more about my story HERE.