
Fresh tomatoes, bright lime juice, and a hit of jalapeño heat come together in one of the most satisfying condiments you can make without turning on a single burner. This salsa fresca is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a jar at the store — the flavor is cleaner, livelier, and completely your own. A short rest in the bowl is all it takes for the tomatoes to release their juices and let everything meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. You control the heat level by deciding how much jalapeño to include, so it works for a crowd of spice lovers and cautious eaters alike. Chips are the obvious move, but this is equally at home spooned over eggs, grilled proteins, or tucked into tacos. Tree nut concerns are a total non-issue here — every ingredient is a straightforward produce-aisle staple with nothing hidden or processed in. Make a batch, taste it, adjust the salt and lime to your liking, and try not to eat it all before it hits the table.
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Combine the diced tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Let the salsa rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes release some of their juices and the flavors meld.
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