Farmer’s Market Tomato Salsa
The end of summer is hands-down my favorite time of year for produce. Tomatoes, sweet corn, peaches, zucchini, bell peppers and berries – so many options to make amazingly fresh recipes!
I usually grow several types of tomatoes each year, and I love to make homemade salsa with jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. So simple, and so refreshing as an appetizer with crispy tortilla chips.
The beauty of this recipe is you can make it as chunky or as pureed as you wish. And, the food processor does all of the work – although you could dice and chop all of the ingredients if you wish!
Don’t let all of the end-of-summer produce pass you by without making fresh salsa!
Farmer’s Market Tomato Salsa
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: Makes 3 ½ cups salsa 1x
- Method: No-Cook
Description
A simple summer salsa made with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 medium jalapeno, halved and seeded
- ½ medium red onion, cut into wedges
- Zest and juice of 2 medium limes
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to strain out the excess liquid, if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Notes
Prep Tip: Make the salsa as chunky or pureed as you like – simply change the amount of time you blend it in the food processor.
Serve with: Seared Salmon Taco Salad
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 23
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 173mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salsa, tomato, farmer’s market, appetizer
Looks amazing!
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Thank you, Betsy! I have been making this for a few months, and I can’t get enough!
my mouth is watering!
I bet you could make this pureed smooth and have it as gazpacho. MMMMmmmmm!
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That’s genius, Linda! I’d throw some watermelon in, too! 🙂
Pure and simple .. Great recipe!
Thanks, Lori! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
looks fabulous and simple! can’t wait to make it
You’ll have to let me know how you like it, Carla!
That’s exactly how I make it, but I add Cilantro and lots of it. This sounds yummy !
Love adding a ton of cilantro! Enjoy!
I can’t wait to make this! So simple but looks delicious!
My favorite kind of recipes 😉
Trying it out this weekend!
Keep me posted, Laquita! I’d love to hear how it turns out and how you serve it. 🙂
I add cucumber. Adds more flavor and a thicker consistency when using the food processor.
Great idea, Michelle! The more veggies, the better!
Do you blanch and peel the tomatoes prior?
That’d be up to you, you can modify the recipe! What given is the basic base salsa!
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Not for this version – all of the ingredients are raw. If you wanted to can/jar it, you’d want to cook the salsa first!
This looks sooooo good. 🙂 Thank you for this recipe. Something to add to TACOOOO TUESDAYYYY hahaha
You’re welcome! LOVE Taco Tuesday with this salsa! :):)
Thank you for the recipe!
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You’re welcome, Nat! Enjoy!
Looks delicious! Try toasting the tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and garlic for a smoky flavor.
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Great idea, Erick!
Will definitely try this at home! Looks lovely! Question though, how much lime zest do I need? Thanks 🙂
Hi Justin! I don’t generally measure it for a recipe like this (rather, go by taste!) but I zest 2 limes and juice them for this recipe – and that much zest would probably be about 1/2 tablespoon. The more, the better in my opinion! 🙂
Thank goodness the recipe did not call for canned or pickled Jalapenos! I live 17 miles from the border. Fresh is best.
Ha! All fresh in this recipe!
omg omg I CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS…except I am going to make my own tortilla chips 🙂
I hope you love it, Usha! And ohmygosh, homemade tortilla chips?! *swoon*
I agree with the homemade tortilla chips. I always make my own chips and fresh guac for work events. Will definitely be making this salsa to go along from now on.
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Love fresh guac!!!
Great recipe. I prefer a bit more cilantro, but the lime adds a wonderful freshness and zest. 5 thumbs up!
You can never have too much cilantro…! 🙂
Ideal for Potluck! Thanks for the idea! Nom Nom Nom!
Yeah! So fresh and so good! 🙂
Ever since I visited Houston many years ago and broadened my condiment horizons, my omelets and scrambled eggs MUST have salsa. This is a great recipe.
YUM. It adds such a fresh element to an omelet!
This looks amazing! I am going to be making some today along with my homemade chips! Can’t wait.
Yum! How’d it turn out, Lisa?
my mouth is watering
Same 🙂