Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salsa is an easy homemade salsa recipe bursting with fresh summertime flavors.
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Tomato Salsa Recipe
A kick of heat from jalapeno, zesty notes from fresh lime and the fragrant flavor of garlic combine with heirloom tomatoes and bright cilantro for a tomato salsa recipe you are going to fall in love with!
Have I ever mentioned that summer is my absolute favorite season?
Well, I might not have because, up until just recently, I honestly did like all of the seasons equally.
I love crisp autumn days and the slight chill at night.
I love being snowed in my warm and cozy home with a fridge full of food, hot chocolate heating up on the stove and Netflix streaming on the television.
I love, well, I used to love, spring days of sunshine and colorful flowers budding but this year we had spring days of rain, rain and more rain.
So, sadly, spring has been demoted to the bottom of the list of favorite seasons for me.
And hello summer!
You have risen to the top of my list because I can no longer deny that a season filled with outings to the farmers market, abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, tall glasses of iced tea and cold brew coffee and days at the beach (or "down the shore" as we say here in Jersey) must get the recognition that it deserves.
So Summer, I can now honestly say that you are my favorite child!
I mean, just look at all this gorgeous farmers market produce!
I cannot get enough!
How can I not be in love with summer?
A fresh tomato salsa is something that you just can't get out of a jar and won't be as fresh without summer tomatoes, agree?
And this lime-scented mixture of tomatoes, jalapeno and cilantro with brighten up any tacos or chips you serve it with.
These colorful little heirlooms are readily available in your produce aisle of your local grocery store.
But I truly hope that you are near a farmers market so you can also get to know your local farmer who has grown them especially for you with love and care.
A trip to the farmers market should be a social experience that fills your senses.
Oh and while you're at the market be sure to pick up some jalapenos, a fragrant bunch of cilantro, a head of garlic and some limes so you'll be all set for your Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salsa, bursting with fresh flavors of lime and jalapeno, when you get home.
Be sure to add a few extra limes to your shopping list because if there's salsa there must be margaritas! You're welcome!
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Serve your Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salsa in these gorgeous salsa bowls and let the party begin!
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How to make homemade salsa
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- Combine all ingredients in bowl and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or use as a topping on tacos, chicken or fish.
Recipe Tips
- Make your homemade salsa ahead and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it so that the flavors get a chance to really combine.
Substitutions
- You can use heirloom grape tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes.
- Garlic powder can replace fresh garlic, although fresh garlic will add a brigter flavor
Storage
- Store your homemade tomato salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- I like to let the salsa come to room temperature before serving.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Ingredients
Homemade tomato salsa ingredients:
- heirloom cherry tomatoes
- cilantro
- jalapeno
- lime
- garlic
- kosher salt
What to serve with homemade salsa
Looking for a taco recipe to go with your Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salsa? Your salsa will taste amazing on any of these taco recipes! Just switch out the salsa in the recipe and you'll have a whole new taco to serve up! And then make it again with the salsa in the recipe for a whole new dinner idea!!
When you feel like doing Taco Tuesday on Meatless Monday then Oven Roasted Cauliflower Tacos will be perfect choice for you! Cauliflower slow roasts to delicious goodness and then combines with mushrooms giving a meaty flavor to this meatless taco filling.
Beef Taco Cups is an easy recipe that will soon become your favorite and fun way to celebrate Taco Tuesday! Tortillas bake into cute crunchy cups that are filled with our saucy beef mixture and taco toppings. So much fun for the kids!
Make a Brown Rice Taco Bowl , with seasoned beef and salsa, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, cheddar cheese and red onion over good-for-you brown rice. All the flavors of a taco in a bowl for your next Meatless Monday.
Or just let your imagination run wild and combine your favorite foods, tacos and buffalo chicken, and make Buffalo Chicken Tacos! Fill a taco with saucy spicy buffalo chicken topped with celery, carrots, tomatoes and creamy Roquefort blue cheese.
Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salsa
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Ingredients
- 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 Tbs. minced jalapeno
- 1 Tbs. lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in bowl and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or use as a topping on tacos, chicken or fish.
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