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Salsa Roja Recipe - Mexican Red Table Sauce

This easy homemade salsa roja recipe is the ultimate Mexican salsa, perfect for tortillas, tacos and burritos, with tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice and more.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 23 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tomatoes chopped
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers chopped – use Serrano peppers for a bit more heat!
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin (optional, not traditional, more Tex-Mex)
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add tomatoes, onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro and lime juice to a food processor. Process until fairly smooth.
  2. Heat a large pot to medium heat and add olive oil. Add the salsa and it will sear quickly.
  3. Add cumin and bit of salt.
  4. Bring to a quick boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Season with salt if needed and stir.
  6. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Serve it up in a squeeze bottle like they do in Mexican restaurants for fun!

Notes

  • Makes about 3 cups of salsa.
  • Heat Level: Mild. Add serrano peppers for a spicier version of the recipe.
  • This salsa roja will last at least a week in the refrigerator, or up to 2 weeks. If you'd like it to last longer, you can up the acidity with more lime juice or add some vinegar. It also freezes nicely. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 23kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 8.4mg (9%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23

% Daily Value*

Calories 23kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.