{SIMPLE} FRESH GARDEN SALSA

This fresh garden salsa is perfect for using up the those fresh grown veggies so if you’re having a great summer haul, make sure to set aside a few tomatoes for this delicious dip recipe.

This fresh garden salsa recipe is super easy to make and pretty customizable too. Make it as chuncky or smooth as you like (we like chunky) and enjoy this salsa all summer long. It might feel a little time consuming to make, but one batch can last a while and the end results are really worth it!

Garden tomato salsa

I love to make homemade garden salsa because I can easily adjust it by adding in more or less of anything, thereby customizing it to our tastes or with what we have on hand. We love cilantro and usually opt for milder flavors for the kids, but you can easily omit cilantro or add in as much heat as you want for your own salsa recipe. One thing is true though, once you make homemade salsa with garden tomatoes you’ll never go back to buying the jarred stuff again.

Homemade garden salsa ingredients

-Tomato: You will need about 4 cups of diced fresh tomatoes.

-Lime juice: Use 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice to help add a fresh and cohesive taste to the salsa mixture.

-Jalapeno: To add in some spice add one fresh jalapeno pepper. Remeber that most of the spice is in the seeds so you can omit those for a milder flavor.

-Cilantro: Use 1/3 cup of fresh chipped cilantro for a truly authentic taste.

-Onion: You will need to use about 1/4 cup of diced red onion, although other onions (like yellow or white) will work just as well.

-Onion powder: Adding in 1 teaspoon of onion powder will help to add a little sweetness which may sound odd but really works with this dish.

-Garlic: You will need a clove of minced garlic.

-Salt and pepper: Add in some coarse salt and ground pepper according to your own tastes.

How to Make Fresh Garden Salsa

Combine all ingredients. If desired, you can blend salsa lightly to make it less chunky. I used my hand blender and just ulsed it about 2 or 3 times, since we like a chunkier salsa.

Salsa is best if it’s allowed to sit in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours prior to serving. It really gets better as it ages, so ideally you’d make it the day before you want to serve it.

Serve with chips, or over grilled chicken, on top of tacos, etc!

ENJOY!

{Simple} Fresh Garden Salsa

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Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

• about 4 cups of diced fresh tomato
• 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper chopped {optional- I left this out}
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 tsp onion powder {sounds odd but it adds a dash of sweetness!}
• 1 clove minced garlic
• coarse salt & ground pepper to taste

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients. If desired, you can blend salsa lightly to make it less chunky. I stuck my hand blender in and pulsed it 2-3 times, since we like a chunkier salsa.
• Salsa is best if it's allowed to sit in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours prior to serving. It really gets better as it ages, so ideally you'd make it the day before you want to serve it.
• Serve with chips, or over grilled chicken, on top of tacos, etc!
• ENJOY!

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Adapted from Sarah’s Salsa on Allrecipes.com

How long is fresh salsa good for?

This homemade salsa recipe will last about 7-10 days in your fridge in a well covered container, but only if it doesn’t get eaten by then!

Can I can this recipe?

No, this recipe does not have high enough of an acid value to safely can and store for later. You can however choose to freeze it in an airithg container in the freezer for several months if you don’t mind softer tomatoes once it’s thawed (it will look like the soft tomatoes in the jarred stuff).

Check out some of these other great salsa recipes soon

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• CHEESY SALSA DIP
• EASY BLENDER SALSA
• CRANBERRY SALSA DIP
• BBQ CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
• EASY SALSA CHICKEN
• SPICED CRANBERRY SALSA WITH HOMEMADE CINNAMON CHIPS
• CREAMY SALSA VERDE

If you’ve got an abundance of garden fresh tomatoes this year then look no further than this fresh garden salsa recipe. It’s packed full of fresh veggies perfect for your crop haul this year.