Tomato and Chorizo Salsa
Bursting with smoky flavors and vibrant freshness, this Tomato and Chorizo Salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Featuring juicy ripe tomatoes, savory browned chorizo, and a zesty kick from lime juice and jalapeño, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes! The addition of smoked paprika and fresh cilantro elevates the salsa into a bold, flavor-packed topping perfect for tortilla chips, tacos, or even grilled meats. Whether you're hosting a party or spicing up your dinner, this chunky, protein-packed salsa adds a satisfying twist to any table. Prepare it ahead of time to let the flavors meld and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g chorizo sausage
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- 1 small jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Remove the casing from the chorizo sausage and crumble the meat into the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and drain excess grease if necessary. Set aside to cool.
While the chorizo cools, dice the tomatoes into small chunks and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Mince the garlic cloves and jalapeño (remove the seeds from the jalapeño for a milder salsa), then stir them into the tomato mixture.
Add the cooked chorizo to the bowl along with the chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the mixture. Drizzle with olive oil.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the salsa to a serving dish and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.9 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3902 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1542 mg | 33% | |
*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.
