IMO, you don't need that many additions. I actually helped create and run a salsa and marinade company for a while. That means I have strong opinions but must know very little (since I'm in a very different line of work...)
Anyhoo, my homemade salsa fresca
2-3 ripe tomatoes. hand diced with peels and skins left on (in a hurry, food process)
2-3 cloves garlic diced (or in the food processor)
1 small onion diced (or in the processor)
1 jalapeno pepper diced (or processed)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 lemon juiced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 pepper
mix and enjoy.
I only use sugar if it's wintertime and I'm using cardboardish store bought tomatoes. There is something about handchopped ingredients that I also like. It's a PITA and requires a very sharp knife, but somehow the result is perfectly mixed. If I feel it's a bit too juicy, I won't hesitate to drain the tomato dices before mixing. (Just drop the diced pieces into a suspended strainer as you finish the chopping task.)
Just sharing. Half the fun, IMO, is trying new stuff.
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