Marissa's Fresh Salsa Recipe

Elevate your taste buds with Marissa's Fresh Salsa! This vibrant recipe, perfected over years, features a burst of fresh flavors thanks to a generous helping of cilantro. Inspired by a quick chopper cookbook, this salsa is incredibly easy to make – ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or an addition to your favorite Mexican dishes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 56.9 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Marissa's Fresh Salsa

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How to Make Marissa's Fresh Salsa

  1. Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the white onion.
  2. Finely chop the cilantro and mince the jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  4. Add the lime juice, salt, and cumin (if using).
  5. Gently stir all ingredients until well combined.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to your preference).
  7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Marissa's Fresh Salsa?

Marissa's Fresh Salsa takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Marissa's Fresh Salsa?

Marissa's Fresh Salsa has approximately 56.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Marissa's Fresh Salsa?

The key ingredients for Marissa's Fresh Salsa are Fresh Tomatoes, Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, Coarse Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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