Easy Salsa Recipe
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Easy Salsa Recipe
Description
Easy Salsa Recipe brings together tomato sauce with a combination of cumin powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and red chili flakes to build a warm, mildly spicy base. Freshly minced garlic and lemon juice add a pungent and citrusy freshness, while white vinegar enhances the tanginess. The preparation is straightforward: ingredients are mixed and allowed to rest for three hours to develop flavor integration. This resting time softens the sharpness of raw garlic and lets seasoning harmonize, resulting in a salsa that offers balanced heat and acidity.
The salsa’s texture is smooth from the tomato sauce but gains character from the dried spices and garlic bits. It provides a bright and spicy accent that complements Mexican dishes especially tacos, as well as serving as a dip for tortilla chips. Its robust flavor and easy assembly make it a useful condiment in various meals.
The recipe notes advise storing the salsa in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks, which helps maintain freshness and flavor continuity. This allows for making batches ahead of time, convenient for gatherings or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon oregano ground dried
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 large garlic finely minced, about 3 teaspoons
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice fresh, juice of half a lemon
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Let stand for 3 hours to allow the flavors to come together.
- This salsa is excellent with tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips.
Notes
- Store homemade salsa in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain its flavor and safety.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4(1/4 cup portions)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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