Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

Forget store-bought! This fresh salsa recipe is ridiculously easy and tastes infinitely better. Made with simple, fresh ingredients, it's ready in minutes (plus overnight chilling for maximum flavor!). Customize the heat to your liking by adjusting the amount of peppers. Perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for your favorite dishes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 156.2 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa

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How to Make Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa

  1. Finely chop 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, and 1-2 jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat).
  2. Roughly chop 4 medium tomatoes and add to a bowl.
  3. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeños to the bowl.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.
  5. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
  6. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or eggs!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

1g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa?

Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa?

Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa has approximately 156.2 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa?

The key ingredients for Dan's Favorite Quick And Easy Homemade Salsa are Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Poblano Pepper, Bell Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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