How to Make Salsa
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
38 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
How to Make Salsa
Description
How to Make Salsa uses ripe beefsteak tomatoes combined with white onion, seeded jalapeño, garlic, fresh lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and salt. The ingredients are pulsed together until evenly chopped but retain some texture. This results in a salsa that has a fresh, zesty, and mildly spicy flavor profile with a balance of acidity from the lime and herbaceous notes from the cilantro.
After preparation, the salsa is refrigerated for an hour to allow flavors to develop and meld, enhancing its overall taste experience. This salsa can be used as a dip, condiment, or accompaniment to Mexican and other dishes that benefit from fresh, tangy flavor.
Storage guidelines indicate keeping it refrigerated and covered for up to one week, and when freezing, pureeing it more finely helps preserve texture upon defrosting. This makes the salsa practical for both immediate use and longer-term storage.
Ingredients
- 3 beefsteak large tomatoes, roughly chopped (look for ripe ones)
- ½ white onion
- 1 jalapeño seeded
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 lime juiced
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ Teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse a few times until the ingredients are all chopped equally. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor as necessary.
- Taste and adjust the lime juice and seasoning, as desired.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving for best flavor, and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Keep salsa covered in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Freeze strawberries pureed finely for better texture after thawing; it can last about a year frozen.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1493IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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