Name: Homemade Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes; 1 small onion; 2 jalapeno peppers; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lime; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Phyl's Salsa is a classic American-style salsa recipe made with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro. This salsa is delicious, flavorful, and perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, nachos, or grilled meats. It's quick and easy to make, and the perfect appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes
1 small onion
2 jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic
1 lime
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Dice the tomatoes and onion into small pieces.
Finely chop the jalapeno peppers, removing the seeds if you prefer a milder salsa.
Mince the fresh cilantro and garlic cloves.
Juice the lime.
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, jalapeno peppers, minced cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Stir everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.

Interesting Facts

Adding a pinch of sugar to your salsa can help balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

For a smoky flavor, you can roast the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and garlic before preparing the salsa.

This recipe is highly customizable - you can add additional ingredients like diced bell peppers, corn, or black beans for extra flavor and texture.

Salsa is low in calories and fat, making it a healthy option for snacking or adding flavor to meals.