Jalapeno Sesame Seed Salsa
Spice up your snack game with this bold and vibrant Jalapeño Sesame Seed Salsa! Packed with smoky heat from charred jalapeños, a touch of nuttiness from toasted sesame seeds, and a refreshing burst of flavor from fresh cherry tomatoes and cilantro, this salsa is anything but ordinary. A quick roast of the ingredients enhances their natural sweetness, while a splash of lime juice and a hint of ground cumin round out the flavor profile. Perfectly balanced and endlessly versatile, this salsa pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a zesty topping for grilled meats and veggies. Ready in under 15 minutes, it's the ultimate homemade salsa for your next party or weeknight meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium White onion
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and aromatic. Set aside to cool.
In the same skillet, add the jalapeños, garlic cloves (with peel on), and the half onion. Roast for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred on the outside and softened. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop the roasted onion and jalapeños, removing the seeds from the jalapeños if you prefer a milder salsa.
In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted jalapeños, garlic, onion, cherry tomatoes, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin.
Pulse the mixture a few times until the salsa reaches your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to balance the flavors.
Transfer to a serving bowl and let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or use as a topping for grilled meats or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.8 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 709 mg | 15% | |
*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.
