Description
This vibrant and flavorful salsa recipe combines fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spicy jalapenos, blended with lime juice and herbs for a perfect dip or topping. Quick to prepare, it’s ideal for parties, snacks, or as a side for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered
- 1 red onion, peeled and quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 jalapenos, stemmed and seeded (or substitute habanero or serrano peppers)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 15 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes (1 can)
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles, mild, medium, or hot
Additional Seasonings & Liquids
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2–3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2–3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Place the fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons sugar (if using), and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely blended but not overly pureed, maintaining some texture.
- Combine with canned ingredients: Pour in the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and diced green chiles. Puree the mixture until it is mostly smooth but with a bit of texture still remaining to give the salsa some body.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the salsa and add more cumin or sugar if desired, blending briefly to incorporate the additional seasonings.
- Chill and serve: Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by choosing milder or hotter jalapenos or green chiles.
- If you prefer a chunkier salsa, pulse the ingredients less or chop some ingredients by hand.
- This salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a smoky flavor, add a small spoonful of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about 15g)
- Calories: 4 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 39mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
