Description
Smoky, tangy, and perfectly spicy this Restaurant Style Salsa is everything you love from your favorite Mexican spot, made right at home with fresh, roasted ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Roma tomatoes or 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper (adjust for spice)
- 1 small onion, peeled and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Roast the tomatoes, pepper, onion, and garlic in a skillet or under the broiler until charred.
- Peel the garlic once cooled.
- Place all roasted vegetables in a blender or food processor.
- Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Blend until smooth or leave slightly chunky, depending on your preference.
- Taste and adjust salt, lime, or spice level as needed.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Spice intensifies over time, so start mild if unsure. Great with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or even breakfast eggs!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg