🌿 Zesty Cilantro-Lime Salsa

Bright, fresh, and full of flavor — this cilantro-lime salsa is perfect for tacos, bowls, or dipping your favorite chips. A simple way to bring zest to your meals!

🍅 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

Ingredient	Quantity	Notes
Fresh cilantro leaves	1 cup	Loose, stems removed
Tomatoes	2	Diced
Red bell pepper	1/2 cup	Roasted or raw, chopped
Cucumber	1 small	Seeded, diced (optional)
Jalapeño	1	Seeds removed (optional)
Lime	2	Zest and juice
Extra-virgin olive oil	2 tbsp
Ground cumin	1/2 tsp	Or 1 tsp toasted seeds
Smoked paprika	1/4 tsp	Optional
Maple syrup or agave	1 tsp	Optional
Salt & black pepper	To taste
Parsley	1–2 tbsp	Optional, for milder flavor

🧴 Instructions

Roast the red pepper (optional) until charred, peel, deseed, and chop.
Dice tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeño, and roughly chop cilantro.
Whisk together lime juice + zest, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and maple syrup.
Fold in tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro gently.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Let sit 20–30 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

💡 Tips & Serving Ideas

Mix parsley with cilantro for a milder flavor if desired.
Refrigerate 3–4 days; best within 48 hours.
Great as topping for tacos, grain bowls, roasted veggies, or with tortilla chips.

Chop, mix, taste, chill — and suddenly your meal feels brighter and more vibrant. A simple recipe that brings joy to your plate and a little zing to your day!