Homemade Texas Salsa
User Reviews
4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
24 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Homemade Texas Salsa
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An easy salsa recipe that tastes very fresh, has lots of flavor, and has that perfect restaurant-style consistency that's not too chunky and sticks to the chips just right.
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Ingredients
- 28 oz. canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, quartered (any kind- I used yellow)
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 1 large jalapeno pepper or 2 small, halved (see notes)
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves and small stems
- Juice and zest of one lime
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt more if needed
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar or honey optional
Instructions
- Drain the canned tomatoes in a colander placed over a large bowl, allowing the juice to collect in the bowl below. Set aside.
- Add the quartered onion, the smashed clove of garlic, the jalapeño, the cilantro (1/2 cup), the lime juice and zest, the kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and the sugar, if using (1/4 teaspoon) to a food processor. Press on for about 10 seconds, or until all the ingredients are very finely chopped.
- Add tomatoes, reserving juice.
- Pulse until 5-10 times, until your desired consistency (I like a few chunks, but not too many!). If it's thick, you can a little bit of the reserved tomato juice until the desired thickness (use any remainder for another purpose or discard).
- For the best flavor, allow to refrigerate in an airtight container, jar, or covered bowl for a couple of hours or overnight. Serve with tacos, tortilla chips, or in your favorite recipe that requires salsa.
Notes
- For a spicy salsa, leave all or some of the seeds and ribs in the jalapeño. For a mild salsa, remove the seeds and ribs. I use a spoon to scoop them out of a halved pepper, being careful not to touch them with my hands (you can wear gloves to be extra cautious if you like).
- Make ahead: This salsa tastes best when chilled overnight in the fridge, allowing the flavors to marry, before serving. Store in a jar or airtight container, and use within a week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
24kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Potassium
217mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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