5 Minute Garden Fresh Salsa
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5 Minute Garden Fresh Salsa
Description
5 Minute Garden Fresh Salsa offers a quick blend of fresh ingredients including chopped Roma tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, garlic, and diced green chile. Lime juice adds acidity while cumin and salt bring depth. Processing in a blender or food processor until chunky or smooth allows control over texture. The salsa remains uncooked, preserving the brightness of the garden vegetables and herbs.
The final flavor balances the fresh tomato sweetness with citrus brightness and mild spice from the green chile. The garlic and cumin add aromatic undertones. Adjusting the amount and type of chile controls the heat level for personal preference.
This fresh salsa can accompany tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or vegetables. It’s best served chilled or at room temperature to showcase its bright flavors.
To reduce salsa wateriness, especially if tomatoes are juicy, removing seeds beforehand helps. Texture and heat can be altered by chopping by hand or varying chile quantity. Lime juice, salt, or other ingredients can be adjusted for taste customization.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Roma tomato tops cut off, chopped
- ½ white onion chopped
- ⅓ cup cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 green chile diced, 4-ounce can
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or a blender.
- Blend until your choice of a smooth or chunky consistency is achieved.
Notes
- Adjust the salsa texture by blending to desired chunkiness or chopping ingredients finely by hand.
- Control heat by using more or fewer chili seeds or swapping for milder or hotter chili varieties.
- Remove tomato seeds when tomatoes are particularly juicy to reduce salsa wateriness.
- Customize flavor with additional lime juice, salt, or herbs as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 413mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1379IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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