Big Game Chips Salsa (Printable)

Crispy chips paired with a fresh, zesty tomato salsa ideal for sharing and snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salsa Components

01 - 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - Juice of 1 lime
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Chips

09 - 1 large bag (approximately 10.5 ounces) tortilla chips, store-bought or homemade

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Pour lime juice over the vegetable mixture. Add salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Taste the salsa and modify seasoning as desired. Increase jalapeño quantity for additional heat intensity.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Just before serving, move the salsa to an attractive serving bowl.
06 - Place tortilla chips on a large platter or in a serving basket for easy access.
07 - Present chips alongside the salsa for immediate enjoyment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fresh ingredients make all the difference, turning something ordinary into the kind of salsa people actually get excited about
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it than you actually did
02 -
  • Do not skip the refrigeration step, even 10 minutes makes a huge difference in how the flavors come together
  • Use a sharp knife for clean cuts through the tomatoes, crushing them releases too much liquid too fast
03 -
  • Mix the salsa again right before serving because the lime juice settles at the bottom
  • Make this a few hours ahead, it actually tastes better after sitting for a while