Salsa
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Salsa
Description
The recipe uses a mixture of fresh tomatoes, drained canned tomatoes, and fresh red onion to create a base full of bright tomato flavor and slight sharpness from the onion and garlic. Jalapeno peppers add mild heat, balanced with fresh lime juice and cilantro to provide acidity and herbaceous notes. The inclusion of ground cumin and optional chili powder introduce subtle earthiness and warmth.
Processing the ingredients in a food processor allows adjustment of texture from chunky to smooth based on preference. Chilling the salsa for at least 30 minutes enhances the melding of flavors and improves taste. The resulting salsa is vibrant, refreshing, and suitable as a dip or accompaniment to Mexican dishes.
The notes advise using the freshest tomatoes available for optimal flavor, adjusting heat level by adding green chiles or extra chili powder, and recommend chilling the salsa before serving to improve flavor integration.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes Roma or small tomatoes, see notes, ripe
- 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can tomato drained, whole or diced
- ½ red onion quartered
- 1-2 jalapeno pepper halved and seeded (optional
- ⅓ cup cilantro packed fresh leaves
- 3 large garlic peeled, cloves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor.
- Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped, or the salsa is your desired consistency. Taste and add more more seasonings if needed.
- Transfer to a bowl or jar and refrigerate until ready to use or up to 5 days. The salsa tastes best after a few hours in the fridge, so the flavors have time to meld.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for best flavor as their sweetness and juiciness directly impact the salsa's taste.
- Adjust the heat by adding canned green chiles or more chili powder to suit your spice preference.
- Pulse longer in the food processor for a smoother salsa, or less for chunkier texture based on your liking.
- Let the salsa chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, improving taste especially after sitting overnight.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 699IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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