Chipotle Copycat Fresh Tomato Salsa (Mild Salsa)
A fresh, bright copycat of Chipotle’s fresh tomato salsa (mild salsa) made with ripe tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño. This no-cook tomato salsa comes together in minutes and is perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, meal prep, or scooping with chips.
Servings: 4 ½ cup servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Roma Tomato about 4 tomatoes; cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- ¾ cup Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño finely diced
- ½ cup Red Onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add the tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, lime juice, and kosher salt to a medium bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust: Taste and adjust with additional lime juice or salt as needed.
- Rest for best flavor (optional): For the best flavor, let the salsa sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld.
Notes
- Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes work best because they’re firm and less watery. If your tomatoes are very juicy, you can gently drain excess liquid before mixing.
- Heat level: This is a mild salsa. For more heat, leave some jalapeño seeds or add an extra teaspoon of finely diced jalapeño.
- Resting matters: Letting the salsa sit before serving makes a noticeable difference in flavor. Even 15 minutes helps.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1149IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
