Salsa Texas Style

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Get ready to spice up your snack and Tex-Mex game with this irresistible Salsa Texas Style recipe! Packed with the bold, smoky flavors of roasted Roma tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic, this homemade salsa strikes the perfect balance of heat and freshness. The aromatic addition of cumin and smoked paprika elevates the classic flavor, while a splash of lime and fresh cilantro brighten every bite. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, this quick and easy salsa comes together in just 20 minutes and is the ideal companion for tortilla chips, tacos, or burrito bowls. Refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld, this salsa is a true crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Perfect for fans of Southwest cuisine, this roasted salsa recipe brings authentic Texas flavor into your kitchen.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 2 whole Jalapeño peppers
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 0.5 whole White onion
• 0.5 cup (loosely packed) Cilantro
• 1 whole Lime
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

2. Place the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves in the pan. Roast them for about 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and softened.

3. Remove the blistered tomatoes, peppers, and garlic from the heat and let them cool for a couple of minutes.

4. While the vegetables are cooling, roughly chop the white onion and cilantro.

5. Once cool, peel off any loose, charred skins from the tomatoes and jalapeños. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeños.

6. Add the roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, chopped onion, and cilantro to a food processor or blender.

7. Squeeze the juice of the lime into the mixture, and add the salt, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.

8. Pulse the food processor or blender until the salsa reaches your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).

9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.

10. Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

11. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (231.3g)

Calories		56
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.7 g	1%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		497 mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate		13.4 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	3.5 g	12%
	Total Sugars	7.2 g
Protein		2.3 g	5%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		38 mg	3%
Iron		1.2 mg	6%
Potassium		522 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22 cal (8.2%%)

Protein: 36 cal (13.1%%)

Carbs: 215 cal (78.7%%)