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New Recipe for Salsa

Learn how to make this fresh, zesty salsa with tomatoes, serranos, jalapeños, garlic, lime, and cilantro. Perfect for chips, tacos, eggs & more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can large diced tomatoes or 4–5 fresh medium tomatoes diced
  • 2 serrano peppers seeded and diced (adjust based on heat preference)
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 3 –4 garlic cloves finely diced (use more if you love garlic)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp dried onions or ¼ cup finely chopped fresh onion
  • ½ bunch cilantro chopped (optional but adds freshness)
  • ½ fresh lime juice and a little zest

Method
 

Prepare Your Ingredients
  1. Tomatoes: Drain canned tomatoes or cube fresh ones.
  2. Peppers: Seed and dice serranos and jalapeños to control spiciness.
  3. Garlic & Onion: Mince garlic and prepare dried or fresh onion.
  4. Cilantro & Lime: Chop cilantro if using, then zest and juice half a lime.
Mix the Salsa
  1. In a clean canning jar or airtight container, combine tomatoes, peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro (if using), lime zest, and lime juice.
  2. Add salt to taste and stir vigorously or close the jar and shake gently until everything is evenly incorporated.
Chill & Infuse
  1. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This gives the flavors time to meld and deepen.
Serve & Adjust
  1. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning or acidity with more lime or salt if needed.
  2. Serve chilled or at room temperature with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.