Texas Style Salsa
Get ready to spice up your snack game with this bold and smoky Texas Style Salsa! Bursting with the robust flavors of fire-charred Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and garlic, this homemade salsa is elevated with fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and the warm, earthy notes of ground cumin and smoked paprika. Perfectly balanced between heat and tang, this quick and easy salsa comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an irresistible dip or topping for tacos, grilled meats, or crunchy tortilla chips. Whether you like it smooth or chunky, this versatile recipe captures the essence of Texas-style flavor with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Roma tomatoes
- 2 whole Jalapeño peppers
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 1 whole Lime
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, garlic cloves (unpeeled), and the yellow onion (cut into quarters) onto the hot skillet or grill pan.
Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables to coat them lightly and char them until they develop a smoky flavor, about 5–7 minutes. Turn occasionally for even charring.
Remove the vegetables from the heat and allow them to cool slightly. Peel the garlic cloves and remove the stems from the jalapeño peppers if desired to reduce heat.
Transfer the charred vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add the fresh cilantro, juice of the lime, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency—smooth or slightly chunky, depending on preference.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or spices to suit your taste.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with tortilla chips, as a taco topping, or as a flavorful add-on to grilled meats and vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2396 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1364 mg | 29% | |
*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.
