Taco Salsa (Easy, 5-Minute, No-Cook, Simple Ingredients)

5 from 3 votes

Bright and juicy taco salsa made with 7 basic ingredients. Load your tacos up with the fresh and tangy salsa.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Fried Tacos, Taco Salsa

Servings:

1 tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
¾ lb roma or grape tomatoes chopped (that’s about 4 roma tomatoes)
¼ of a white or red onion coarsely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper seeded (use ½ for mild, or use serrano pepper for extra-spicy)
1 tsp kosher salt

Combine Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add the lime juice, cilantro, garlic, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and salt.
Blend: Pulse the mixture a few times until it reaches your desired consistency - either smooth or slightly chunky.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño according to your preference.
Rest and Serve: Allow the salsa to rest for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve with tacos, chips, or as a topping for grilled meats or fish.

It’s important to remove the seeds from larger jalapeno peppers or they have a tough texture and bitter taste. The seeds (and ribs) are also where most of the heat comes from. You can always add them in, but you can’t take them away.
Raw onion can also have a strong, bitter taste if it’s been stored for a while. Taste a tiny bite before adding it to the salsa. If it tastes very strong, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes then drain before using it. This mellows the flavor.