Description
This Best Salsa Recipe is a fresh and vibrant addition to any gathering. Perfect for dipping with chips or as a topping for tacos, this easy-to-make salsa bursts with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, stemmed and chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Seasonings:
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro. Add lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend: Pulse until desired consistency, either chunky or smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill: Transfer salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature with chips or as a versatile topping.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, roast the tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic before blending.
- You can substitute serrano peppers for a spicier salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
