🍅 Mild Salsa
🥣 Ingredients
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 cup white onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small jalapeño (seeds & ribs removed = mild)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
🔄 Instructions
- Prep Ingredients
- Dice tomatoes, onion, cilantro
- Finely chop jalapeño (remove seeds for mild heat)
- Mix
- Combine everything in a bowl
- Taste & Adjust
- Add more lime or salt if needed
- Chill (Optional but Better)
- Let sit 20–30 minutes for flavors to blend
🍽️ Serve With
- Tortilla chips
- Tacos, burritos, nachos
- Grilled chicken or steak
💡 Pro Tips
- Remove tomato seeds if you want less watery salsa
- Use less jalapeño or skip it entirely for extra mild
- Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes aren’t very sweet
- For smoother salsa, pulse everything in a blender
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Extra Mild (No Heat)
🍑 Sweet Twist
- Add diced mango or pineapple
🥫 Restaurant Style
- Blend all ingredients until smooth
🧄 Roasted Salsa
- Roast tomatoes, onion, and garlic first for deeper flavor