Description
This homemade salsa recipe is a crowd-pleaser with its fresh and zesty flavors. Easy to make and versatile, it’s the perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
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Fresh Salsa:
- 6 ripe Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 small white onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1–2 jalapeños (seeded for mild, chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional:
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained)
- optional: pinch of sugar to balance acidity
Instructions
- Blend Fresh Ingredients: Add fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, salt, cumin, and black pepper to a food processor. Pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- Add Canned Tomatoes: Incorporate drained canned tomatoes with green chiles and pulse briefly to combine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding sugar if needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy with tortilla chips, tacos, or Mexican dishes.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, consider roasting tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic before blending.
- To thin salsa, add water gradually until desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
