10 minute tomato salsa (2024)

Next time you’re tempted to buy salsa from the store, why not have a go at making your own fresh tomato salsa at home? It only contains 6 simple ingredients, takes 10 minutes to make, and tastes fresh and healthy. You’ll never look back!

Just recently, I discovered a gourmet supermarket that stocks wonderful ready prepared foods.

The one thing Mr Scrummy and I couldn’t resist buying was a big tub of homemade salsa and a huge bag of tortilla chips to dip into it.

It was delicious, but a bit expensive, so I decided to try to guess what was in it and make my own version at home. The result is this 10 minute fresh tomato salsa!

Simple… but delicious!

This is a verySIMPLE SALSA.

When we have a meal that salsa goes well with, like this 5 bean chili, I often just dice some tomatoes and onions and add a drizzle of olive oil.

Generally I think this is a neat hack. I only have 30 minutes to an hour (maximum!) to prepare dinner, so I don’t have time for anything else.

HOWEVER, if I’m just pulling something from the freezer (again, like 5-bean chili!), I sometimes go the extra mile and make this simple 10 minute tomato salsa. Sometimes I make it ahead and pop it in the fridge ready for that night’s meal.

How do you make a tomato salsa?

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this 10 minute fresh tomato salsa:

• diced tomatoes (of course!) – the juiciest, ripest you can find
• a little diced red onion (but any kind of onion is fine)
• some finely chopped green onions (salad onions / spring onions)
• lime juice
• a drizzle of vinegar – apple cider is great, but any vinegar works
• chopped fresh coriander
• salt & pepper

So yes, just 6 beautiful fresh ingredients!

Making the salsa salad is as simple as mixing all of the ingredients together!

How long does tomato salsa keep for, and can you freeze it?

This tomato salsa keeps for quite a few days in the fridge – at least 3 to 4. After that you might find it’s gone past its best.

I’ve never frozen salsa before, but it’s fine to do so. There might be a bit more watery liquid in it after you’ve defrosted it, but you can easily drain it off.

Leftover salsa ideas

• have it as a snack with a few tortilla chips or these air fryer pita chips (use your regular oven if you prefer)
• serve it with quesadillas, tacos, or anything ‘Mexican’!
• use it as a raw pasta sauce
• mix it into a salad (why not?)
• eat it with crackers and cheese, a bit like a chutney (try adding this amazingly easy cranberry cheese balls recipe!)
• add it to a sandwich
• eat it from a big spoon (just kidding – I probably wouldn’t eat it like this, but hey there are no rules!)

This is one of those basic but delicious recipes that are just good to know. They have everything. They’re easy. They’re nutritious. They’re versatile. They’re popular for a reason.

You make this again and again and it never grow old. I hope this becomes a go-to easy salsa recipe for you too!

More delicious dips and sauces

• Need a dip in a hurry? Try this 5-minute tyrokafteri or Greek spicy feta dip. It’s so easy, and much better than store bought dips.
• There’s a great recipe for Greek tzatziki sauce here. The Greek quesadillas are pretty delicious, too!
• This amazing 5-minute tahini dressing is delicious served over falafel, salads, and roasted veggies.

Don’t forget the homemade pita chips (air fryer or regular oven!) to go with them!

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