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Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ripe tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and citrus make a bright homemade salsa. It brings freshness to bowls, tacos, burritos, and salads.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • ½ small red onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Cut the tomatoes in half, remove some of the seeds and excess juice, and dice the flesh into small pieces.
  2. Transfer the tomatoes to a mixing bowl and add the finely diced red onion.
  3. Stir in the minced jalapeño and chopped cilantro, distributing both ingredients evenly.
  4. Pour the lime and lemon juices over the vegetables, then sprinkle in the salt.
  5. Fold the ingredients together gently and let the salsa rest for about 15 minutes.
  6. Taste, adjust the citrus or salt, and serve with a slotted spoon if excess liquid collects.