These Fresh Salsa Recipes Are So Easy, You'll Wonder Why You Ever Served Salsa from a Jar

Fresh Salsa

3 fresh tomatoes, chopped

1/2 c. diced onion

1-2 serrano chiles, finely diced (may replace with jalapeno, to taste)

1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro

1 t. salt

2 t. lime juice

Stir all ingredients together and serve.

Tomatillo Salsa

1/2 lb. small fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed

1 garlic clove, or more to taste

1 T. chopped fresh serrano or jalapeno chile with seeds, or more to taste

2 T. chopped cilantro

1-2 T. water or lime juice

1/2 t. salt

Chop tomatillos, then place in blender with remaining ingredients, except water or lime juice. Blend until smooth, adding water or lime until desired consistency.

Spicy Fruit Salsa

1 c. diced fresh mango

1 c. chopped fresh peach

1 clove garlic, minced

1-2 T. chopped fresh cilantro, to taste

1-2 serrano chile peppers, diced, to taste (or jalapeno, to taste)

1 T. fresh lime juice, or more to taste

Combine fruit and garlic in bowl; add remaining ingredients to taste. May also add a dash of salt.

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