Homemade Salsa

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano adds heat while bell pepper offers sweetness.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while spinach adds a mild taste.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is cost-effective.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes enhance flavor, while canned are budget-friendly.

Juice 1 lime to get about 2 tablespoons of lime juice.

Pour the lime juice directly over diced red onion in a mixing bowl and let it sit.

Dice about 5 Roma tomatoes and add them to the mixing bowl.

Mince jalapeño (or serrano or habanero) and add to the bowl, noting that leaving the seeds will make it spicier.

Mince cilantro and add it to the mixture in the bowl.

Mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to the bowl.

Add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Serve immediately with chips for dipping, or blend for a pureed salsa.

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