Contest Winner Blender Tomato or Mango Salsa
Add a burst of fresh, zesty flavor to your table with this Contest Winner Blender Tomato or Mango Salsa! This quick and versatile recipe is a winner for its vibrant ingredients and effortless preparation—all done in just 10 minutes. Whether you choose juicy tomatoes or sweet, tropical mangoes, the blender does all the work, creating a salsa that’s customizable to your preferred texture, from chunky to smooth. A blend of red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice ensures every bite is bursting with bold, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, while a hint of cumin adds a warm, aromatic depth. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads, this salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Plus, it's naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly, making it a go-to for gatherings. Don’t forget the optional sugar for a sweet twist on the mango version!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes (or mangoes, peeled and pitted)
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for mango version)
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients: If using tomatoes, core and quarter them. If using mangoes, peel, pit, and roughly dice them.
Peel and roughly chop the red onion. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper for a milder salsa, or keep them for extra spice.
Peel the garlic cloves and juice the lime.
In a blender, combine the tomatoes or mangoes, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro leaves, lime juice, salt, and ground cumin.
If making the mango salsa, add the optional teaspoon of sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Pulse the blender a few times until the salsa reaches your desired consistency, either chunky or smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice as needed.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2425 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*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.
