Homemade Salsa
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Homemade Salsa
Description
Homemade Salsa is prepared by blending canned diced tomatoes and Rotel with fresh Roma tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and spices including cumin, garlic salt, and sugar. Lime juice adds a bright acidity that balances the flavors. The salsa texture can be adjusted from chunky to smooth based on how much you pulse the blender. The combination of fresh and canned ingredients provides a fresh yet slightly tangy and spicy flavor profile.
The salsa is ideal to serve as a dip with tortilla chips or as a flavorful addition to tacos, grilled meats, or rice dishes. The fresh cilantro and jalapeño offer a lively note while the garlic and cumin deepen the taste.
To maintain freshness, store the salsa refrigerated and stir before serving. Any darkening or off smell indicates it should be discarded.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can ROTEL drained, original
- 2-3 Roma tomato seeded, if desired
- ½ white onion or 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 cilantro medium handful, fresh
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles optional
- 1-2 tablespoons jalapeño diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until blended to the consistency you desire.
- Add more salt or lime juice to taste, if needed.
Notes
- Store salsa in the refrigerator and discard if it darkens, smells off, or shows signs of mold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 7kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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