10 Minute Fresh Tomato Salsa
on Feb 13, 2019, Updated Nov 23, 2022
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Next time you’re tempted to buy salsa from the store, why not have a go at making your own fresh tomato salsa at home? It only contains 6 simple ingredients, takes 10 minutes to make, and tastes fresh and healthy. You’ll never look back!
Just recently, I discovered a gourmet supermarket that stocks wonderful ready prepared foods.
The one thing Mr Scrummy and I couldn’t resist buying was a big tub of homemade salsa and a huge bag of tortilla chips to dip into it.
It was delicious, but a bit expensive, so I decided to try to guess what was in it and make my own version at home. The result is this 10 minute fresh tomato salsa!
Simple… but delicious!
This is a very SIMPLE SALSA.
When we have a meal that salsa goes well with, like this 5 bean chili, I often just dice some tomatoes and onions and add a drizzle of olive oil.
Generally I think this is a neat hack. I only have 30 minutes to an hour (maximum!) to prepare dinner, so I don’t have time for anything else.
HOWEVER, if I’m just pulling something from the freezer (again, like 5-bean chili!), I sometimes go the extra mile and make this simple 10 minute tomato salsa. Sometimes I make it ahead and pop it in the fridge ready for that night’s meal.
How do you make a tomato salsa?
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this 10 minute fresh tomato salsa:
- diced tomatoes (of course!) – the juiciest, ripest you can find
- a little diced red onion (but any kind of onion is fine)
- some finely chopped green onions (salad onions / spring onions)
- lime juice
- a drizzle of vinegar – apple cider is great, but any vinegar works
- chopped fresh coriander
- salt & pepper
So yes, just 6 beautiful fresh ingredients!
“Don’t worry if you don’t have salad onions – just leave them out – and you could use lemon juice if you don’t have any limes.”
Making the salsa salad is as simple as mixing all of the ingredients together!
How long does tomato salsa keep for, and can you freeze it?
This tomato salsa keeps for quite a few days in the fridge – at least 3 to 4. After that you might find it’s gone past its best.
I’ve never frozen salsa before, but it’s fine to do so. There might be a bit more watery liquid in it after you’ve defrosted it, but you can easily drain it off.
Leftover salsa ideas
- have it as a snack with a few tortilla chips or these air fryer pita chips (use your regular oven if you prefer)
- serve it with quesadillas, tacos, or anything ‘Mexican’!
- use it as a raw pasta sauce
- mix it into a salad (why not?)
- eat it with crackers and cheese, a bit like a chutney (try adding this amazingly easy cranberry cheese balls recipe!)
- add it to a sandwich
- eat it from a big spoon (just kidding – I probably wouldn’t eat it like this, but hey there are no rules!)
This is one of those basic but delicious recipes that are just good to know. They have everything. They’re easy. They’re nutritious. They’re versatile. They’re popular for a reason.
10 minute tomato salsa tastes amazing with this 5 bean chilli recipe!
You make this again and again and it never grow old. I hope this becomes a go-to easy salsa recipe for you too!
More delicious dips and sauces
- Need a dip in a hurry? Try this 5-minute tyrokafteri or Greek spicy feta dip. It’s so easy, and much better than store bought dips.
- There’s a great recipe for Greek tzatziki sauce here. The Greek quesadillas are pretty delicious, too!
- This amazing 5-minute tahini dressing is delicious served over falafel, salads, and roasted veggies.
Don’t forget the homemade pita chips (air fryer or regular oven!) to go with them!
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10 Minute Fresh Tomato Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped finely (3-4)
- ¼ large red onion, chopped finely
- 3 green onions, (salad onions/spring onions) chopped (3-4)
- ¼ bunch fresh coriander, chopped (¼ – ⅓)
- 1 lime, juice only
- a drizzle apple cider vinegar, (or any vinegar!)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stir all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl.3 medium tomatoes, ¼ large red onion, 3 green onions, ¼ bunch fresh coriander, 1 lime, a drizzle apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt & pepper to taste
- Serve immediately or keep covered in the fridge for a few days. Alternatively you can freeze the salsa for later.
I have one of those gadget vegetable choppers …. so used up all my plum tomatoes. Really tasty with some nachos! Thank you Helen for inspiring me to cook from a below freezing Manchester UK ! x
Hello Glynis! Aw, thank you so much for letting me know! It must be even faster to prepare with the veggie chopper. I’m so happy you liked it! Stay warm!
Delicious! This fresh tomato salsa is so good to our body. I saw the recipe very easy to make.
Thank you Blitzo! Glad you like the recipe! 🙂
Yumm
Glad you like it, Sue!
This was absolutely delicious, will definitely be making it again!
Thank you so much for the feedback, Marsha!
Homemade salsa is the best. This recipe was SO easy to make!
Thanks, Jillian – so happy to hear that!
Very similar to how I make my fresh salsa, but I don’t add oil or vinegar. I do add Tabasco!
Hi Mimi! Oooh, that would be lovely with tabasco! 😉
I’d made lunch: chick pea salad and had made a tomato salad that didn’t quite hit the spot. Then I found your recipe – I’d made your salsa if I added lime juice, which I had, and cilantro- which I didn’t have. The lime made all the difference! I added basil too.
Hi Risaria! Really glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for your review!