Charred Tomato Salsa
Smoky, bold, and irresistibly fresh, this Charred Tomato Salsa brings a vibrant twist to your favorite dips and toppings. Made by blistering Roma tomatoes, onions, garlic, and jalapeño on high heat, this recipe unlocks layers of smoky depth and natural sweetness in every bite. The addition of fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice balances the rich, charred flavors, while a quick whirl in the blender lets you customize the texture to your liking. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy homemade salsa is perfect for tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or even as a topping for eggs. Whether you're hosting a party or spicing up your weeknight dinners, this smoky salsa will become your new go-to recipe for vibrant, crowd-pleasing flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium White onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 large Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat a cast iron skillet, grill, or broiler on high heat.
2. Rinse the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and white onion. Leave the tomatoes whole, slice the onion into quarters, and leave the jalapeño intact.
3. Place the tomatoes, onion quarters, jalapeño, and unpeeled garlic cloves in the skillet or directly onto the grill. Drizzle everything lightly with olive oil.
4. Cook the vegetables, turning occasionally, until blackened and blistered on all sides. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove the vegetables from the heat and allow them to cool slightly. Peel the garlic cloves and cut off the stem from the jalapeño (remove seeds for a milder salsa).
6. Transfer the charred tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic into a food processor or blender. Add fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
7. Pulse the ingredients until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. For a chunkier salsa, pulse briefly; for a smoother texture, blend longer.
8. Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to taste.
9. Transfer the salsa to a serving dish and let it cool to room temperature or refrigerate for later use.
10. Serve the charred tomato salsa with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2390 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1229 mg | 26% | |
*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.
