Fresh Homemade Salsa
This fresh homemade salsa is bursting with juicy tomatoes, crisp celery, and bright citrus flavor. Simply chop, mix, and let it chill for an easy condiment that's perfect with tortilla chips, grilled meat, seafood, tacos, or sandwiches.
Fresh salsa is one of the easiest ways to brighten up almost any meal. Made with juicy tomatoes, crisp celery, onion, garlic, and fresh citrus juice, this salsa delivers a refreshing balance of sweetness, acidity, and crunch in every bite.
The best part is that there's no cooking involved. Simply chop the ingredients, mix everything together, and let it rest in the refrigerator. As it chills, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a vibrant homemade salsa that's perfect for grilled dishes, tacos, seafood, tortilla chips, or even as a sandwich topping.
What you'll need
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 onion, finely diced (red onion recommended)
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- Celery leaves, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- Magic Salt or salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional)
How to make it
Dice the tomato. Finely dice the celery stalk and onion, then finely chop the celery leaves.
Add all the prepared vegetables to a bowl along with the grated garlic, lemon or lime juice, Magic Salt (or regular salt), black pepper, and Tabasco if using. Mix well, adjust the seasoning to taste, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Tips
- Fresh cilantro, parsley, or finely diced bell pepper make delicious additions for extra flavor and texture.
- If raw onion tastes too sharp, soak the diced onion in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain well before mixing.
- This salsa tastes even better after chilling. Serve it with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, tacos, burritos, or sandwiches.
What to drink with it
