Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, but it tastes best fresh. If storing, cover tightly and refrigerate. Use within 2 days.

What kind of tomatoes are best?

Roma and vine-ripened tomatoes hold up well and taste rich. Avoid overly juicy ones, or your salsa might turn watery.

Can I skip the cilantro?

Sure! If you’re not a fan, swap it with parsley or simply leave it out.

Only if you include the jalapeño seeds. For a milder salsa, remove seeds or skip the pepper.

How do I prevent watery salsa?

Chop tomatoes and let them sit in a strainer with a little salt for 5 minutes. This reduces excess moisture.

Can I blend it instead of chopping?

Yes, but pulse gently to avoid turning it into soup. It’s a salsa, not a smoothie.

5-Minute Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe (No Cook!)

Name: Fresh Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes; 1 small red onion; 1 clove garlic; 1 jalapeño (optional); 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 tsp salt

Description

A no-cook, 5-minute tomato salsa with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Perfect for tacos or chips.

Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes
1 small red onion
1 clove garlic
1 jalapeño (optional)
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Dice tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic.
Chop cilantro finely.
Combine all in a bowl.
Add lime juice and salt.
Mix, taste, and adjust seasoning.

Notes

To reduce liquid, let chopped tomatoes sit in a strainer before mixing.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dip
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 25
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: fresh tomato salsa, no-cook, quick, summer, dip