2 Texans Craving Salsa Far from Home
Experience the bold flavors of Texas with "2 Texans Craving Salsa Far from Home," a quick and easy charred salsa recipe that brings the taste of authentic Tex-Mex cuisine straight to your kitchen. Featuring fire-kissed ripe tomatoes and spicy jalapeños, this salsa gets its irresistible smoky depth from a quick sear on a hot skillet. Fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a pinch of cumin elevate the vibrant, homemade flavor, while the option to customize the texture—chunky or smooth—ensures it’s just the way you like it. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salsa is perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a flavorful topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe is your go-to for a taste of nostalgia or simply satisfying your Tex-Mex cravings, no matter where you are.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 small jalapeño peppers
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup, packed cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water (optional)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro thoroughly.
On a dry, hot skillet or griddle, char the tomatoes and jalapeños over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is blistered and lightly blackened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Peel the garlic cloves and cut the red onion into chunks.
In a blender or food processor, add the charred tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, ground cumin, and olive oil.
Blend the ingredients to your desired consistency: pulse a few times for a chunky salsa or blend longer for a smoother texture. If the salsa is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to thin it out, blending again briefly.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or cilantro to suit your preference.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it sit for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld, if time allows.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 623 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1413 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
