Tortilla Salsa
Elevate your snacking game with this vibrant and smoky Tortilla Salsa recipe, a quick and easy homemade salsa bursting with bold, fresh flavors. Made with fire-kissed ripe tomatoes, charred jalapeño, aromatic garlic, and zesty lime juice, this salsa strikes the perfect balance between tangy, spicy, and savory. The brief sauté in olive oil adds a subtle depth, while fresh cilantro finishes it off with an herby twist. Whether you prefer it chunky for a rustic touch or silky smooth for dipping ease, this versatile salsa comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, game days, or afternoon snacking. Serve it alongside crispy tortilla chips or as a condiment for tacos and burrito bowls to enhance any meal with its irresistible freshness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes (ripe)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1 medium onion (white or red)
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup cilantro (fresh)
- 1 medium lime (juice)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Start by prepping the vegetables. Peel and chop the onion into quarters, slice the jalapeño in half (remove seeds for a milder salsa), and peel the garlic cloves.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Place the tomatoes, onion quarters, jalapeño halves, and garlic cloves into the hot skillet.
Cook the vegetables for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are lightly charred and softened. This will enhance their flavors.
Allow the cooked vegetables to cool slightly. Then, add them to a blender or food processor along with the fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture to your desired consistency – chunky for a rustic salsa or smooth for a dip-friendly version.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to brighten the flavor.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and serve it immediately with tortilla chips, or chill in the refrigerator for an hour to enhance the flavors further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1287 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2895 mg | 62% | |
*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.
