"Nothing beats a salsa made from tomatoes you picked that morning. A sharp knife, a good cutting board, and garden-fresh ingredients — that's all you need for the best salsa you've ever tasted."
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small white onion, finely diced
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp cumin
- Pinch of sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Linda's Tips
- ✓Use the ripest tomatoes you can find — garden tomatoes in summer are unbeatable.
- ✓For a milder salsa, remove all jalapeño seeds. For more heat, leave some in.
- ✓Let the salsa rest 15–30 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.
- ✓Drain excess tomato liquid after dicing for a chunkier texture.
- ✓A fine dice on your Quinlan Treasures board makes all the difference — even cuts mean every bite is balanced.
- ✓Keeps refrigerated for up to 3 days — the flavor actually improves overnight.
Instructions
- 1
Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces on your cutting board. If they are very juicy, let them drain in a colander for a few minutes to avoid a watery salsa.
- 2
Finely dice the white onion and mince the jalapeños. For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes before mincing.
- 3
Mince the garlic cloves finely. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and parsley.
- 4
Combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- 5
Add the cilantro, parsley, lime juice, salt, and cumin. Stir to combine.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning — add more lime juice for brightness, more salt to bring out the flavors, or a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are very acidic.
- 7
Cover and let the salsa rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving so the flavors come together.
- 8
Serve with tortilla chips, alongside grilled fish or chicken, or spoon over tacos. Enjoy fresh!
Serving Suggestion
Serve this salsa in a small bowl set right on your Quinlan Treasures cutting board, surrounded by tortilla chips and fresh veggie dippers. It makes a beautiful, effortless appetizer spread for any gathering.