Wonderful Elephant Garlic Salsa
Meet your new favorite dip with this flavorful and unique Wonderful Elephant Garlic Salsa! This recipe puts a bold twist on traditional salsa by featuring roasted elephant garlic, known for its milder and slightly sweet flavor. Roasting the garlic alongside juicy plum tomatoes and a smoky jalapeño pepper gives this salsa a rich, caramelized depth. Fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a touch of ground cumin add vibrant layers of flavor, while finely diced red onion brings a bit of crunch. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this salsa is a crowd-pleaser for gatherings, perfect for pairing with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. Whether served fresh or made ahead to let the flavors meld, this roasted elephant garlic salsa is a must-try that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 bulbs elephant garlic
- 4 whole plum tomatoes
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cups cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the outer layers of skin off the elephant garlic bulbs, leaving the individual cloves intact. Slice the tops off the bulbs to expose the cloves, then drizzle each bulb with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap the bulbs in foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Place the plum tomatoes and jalapeño pepper on the same baking sheet. Roast everything in the oven for 20 minutes, turning the jalapeño halfway through to ensure even roasting.
While the garlic, tomatoes, and jalapeño cool slightly, finely dice the red onion and chop the cilantro. Set aside.
Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted elephant garlic cloves out of their skins into a mixing bowl. Dice the roasted plum tomatoes and jalapeño (removing seeds if less heat is desired) and add them to the bowl.
Add the diced red onion and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture, then add kosher salt and ground cumin.
Stir the salsa thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate for up to 3 days for the flavors to meld further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 404 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 991 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2914 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.
