Copycat Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa
With 5 ingredients and 10 minutes, you can recreate Chipotle’s tomato salsa at home using fresh tomatoes! Refreshing and packed with flavors, this condiment is great for chips, burritos, soups, and more.
Servings: 8 ¼ cup serving
Calories: 18kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatoes cored and finely diced *
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers **
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped ***
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup ( optional )
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Simply combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix well. Give it a taste and add more seasonings, if needed.
- Serve immediately, or let it sit in the fridge for a few hours to really let the flavors develop !
Notes
*Tomatoes - Vine-ripened Roma tomatoes work best due to their vibrant flavor profile and low moisture content. Other great options include cherry, heirloom, or beefsteak tomatoes.
** Jalapeño peppers - Remove the seeds for less heat. You can also omit for a spice-free salsa.
***Cilantro - Can be omitted if you are not a fan.
Helpful tips
- Chop ingredients finely – This allows flavors to penetrate more deeply, yielding a more flavorful salsa. Or, you can chop your veggies in a food processor to the desired chunkiness.
- Fixing watery salsa – Strain in a colander. You will need to add more lime or lemon juice and salt to restore some of the lost flavors.
- Let salsa sit – Refrigerating this fresh tomato salsa for at least 10-15 minutes before serving allows the flavors to better develop.
- Storing leftovers - Leftover fresh tomato salsa can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Note that the longer salsa sits, the waterier it will get.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
