Simple Cilantro Lime Salsa

Simple Cilantro Lime Salsa

This fresh, chunky tomato salsa is one of my favorite red sauces. It’s a great table sauce to serve with chips or tacos and can also be used to make queso or as a base for tomato sauce. This recipe makes enough to fill up and store a couple of jars in the fridge

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Simple Cilantro Lime Salsa


Yield: 40 ounces

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 tomatoes, chopped (about 5 cups)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • Juice of 4 limes (1/4 cup)
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 large jalapeño, chopped with seeds* (use 2 for spicier salsa)
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves (1 cup packed)

Directions:

  1. Add tomatoes, salt, and lime juice to a blender, and pulse until well-mixed but still chunky. Avoid over processing.
  2. Add onion, jalapeño, and cliantro to blender, and continue pulsing to incorporate. I like to leave mine pretty hearty, but for a smoother salsa, you may also blend for a few seconds. Note that this will produce more liquid as well.
  3. Adjust salt to taste, and store in a jar or airtight container in the refrigerator.

*Use latex gloves or a plastic grocery bag to protect your hands while handling fresh chiles, as the oils can cause discomfort and burning. Wash your hands immediately afterward and avoid touching your eyes, face, or other sensitive areas.