Description
Spicy Mexican restaurant style salsa brings explosive flavor straight from authentic kitchens. Crisp tomatoes, zesty jalapeños, and fresh cilantro combine into a quick, irresistible dip you’ll crave with every chip.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp ground cumin
Liquid and Acid:
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all produce to remove any dirt or potential contaminants, ensuring a clean base for the salsa.
- Core and roughly chop the tomatoes, removing any hard stem areas for a smoother texture.
- Peel and dice the white onion into fine, uniform pieces to distribute flavor evenly throughout the salsa.
- Carefully remove the seeds and membranes from jalapeño peppers while wearing gloves to prevent skin irritation from capsaicin.
- Mince the jalapeño peppers finely, controlling the heat level by adjusting the amount of seeds included.
- Peel and crush the garlic cloves using a garlic press or mince them with a sharp knife for intense flavor.
- Rinse the fresh cilantro and chop the leaves and tender stems, discarding any woody or discolored parts.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, diced onion, minced jalapeños, crushed garlic, and chopped cilantro.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and ground cumin over the vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the ingredients, providing a tangy and smooth base for the salsa.
- Gently fold and mix all ingredients together, allowing the flavors to meld and integrate.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop and intensify.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings if needed, stirring one final time to redistribute ingredients.
- Serve chilled as a fresh, vibrant accompaniment to chips, tacos, or other Mexican-inspired dishes.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by carefully controlling jalapeño seeds, adding or removing them to match personal spice preferences.
- Elevate flavor complexity by roasting tomatoes and peppers briefly before chopping, which introduces a smoky depth to the salsa.
- Create a smoother texture by pulsing ingredients in a food processor instead of hand-chopping, ensuring consistent ingredient size.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions by using fresh, organic produce and confirming all ingredients are gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg