Salsa Authentic Recipe

Discover the vibrant taste of authentic Mexican salsa! This simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe is a keeper. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, it's ready in minutes and tastes even better after a couple of hours of chilling. Perfect for tacos, nachos, or as a standalone appetizer.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 23.4 kcal
Protein 2g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Salsa Authentic

  • 1 1/2 lbs Plum Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped Red Onion
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Fresh Lemon Juice (not used in recipe; recipe calls for lime juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher Salt (or to taste) and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black Pepper (or to taste)
  • 1-2 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice, freshly squeezed

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How to Make Salsa Authentic

  1. Finely chop the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. (Remove seeds from jalapeño for less heat).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to your preference.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it sits, the better it tastes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Salsa Authentic?

Salsa Authentic takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Salsa Authentic?

Salsa Authentic has approximately 23.4 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Salsa Authentic?

The key ingredients for Salsa Authentic are Plum Tomatoes, Garlic, Red Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Lemon Juice, Salt And Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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