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Jalapeño cilantro salsa
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Jalapeño cilantro salsa

This jalapeño cilantro salsa blends seeded jalapeños, fresh cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, lime juice, and olive oil into a smooth, vibrant green sauce. The salsa balances the fresh herbaceous flavor of cilantro with mild to moderate heat from the jalapeños, brightness from lime juice, and richness from the olive oil. It is quickly prepared in a blender or food processor and best consumed fresh.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cups of salsa (more or less depending on how much oil is used and size of hot peppers)
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 4-5 jalapeños seeded, deveined and cut in large chunks
  • 1 cilantro which is about a little over 1 cup of packed cilantro leaves, medium sized bunch
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • lime juice juice of 2 limes
  • ½ to ¾ cup olive oil adjust based on how thick you want the salsa, or avocado oil (for a more neutral taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients in a mini food processor or blender, mix/blend until all the ingredients are completely crushed and the sauce is smooth. Make sure the sauce is blended well enough so that the olive oil is well mixed into the salsa.
  2. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use. The salsa is best if used the same day it’s prepared.

Notes

  • Use a blender for the smoothest salsa texture; a food processor works but may yield a coarser sauce.
  • Continue blending after ingredients appear crushed to fully emulsify olive oil for a well-mixed and creamy consistency.
  • Adjust olive oil amount based on desired thickness; use avocado oil as a neutral alternative if preferred.
  • Best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated briefly.