Homemade Salsa Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
38 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Homemade Salsa Recipe
Description
The recipe combines diced fresh tomatoes with canned diced tomatoes and their juices for a mix of fresh and preserved tomato flavors and a juicy consistency. White or red onion adds sharpness and crunch, while jalapeno provides a spicy kick that can be adjusted by quantity. Minced garlic and chopped cilantro contribute earthiness and brightness.
Lime juice brings acidity to brighten the salsa and balance the heat and tomato flavors. Salt enhances the overall taste, and a touch of cumin adds subtle warmth. Sugar is optional to round out acidity if desired.
The ingredients are pulsed in a food processor or blender to a preferred chunky texture, then refrigerated for at least an hour to let flavors meld. This salsa suits use with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a condiment for grilled foods.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomato diced, fresh
- 15 ounce diced tomatoes with their juices - or use more fresh tomatoes, if desired, canned
- 1 onion chopped (use white or red, small
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (use 2 for spicier, or serrano pepper)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
- lime 2-3 tablespoons, juice from 1
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional – or to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender. Pulse several times to combine until you reach a consistency you prefer. I like it best when it is still a bit chunky.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour to let the flavors mingle, and serve.
Notes
- The nutritional data excludes tortilla chips; consider additions when calculating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 797IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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