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Best Ever Restaurant Style Salsa

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A quick and flavorful salsa that captures the essence of fresh Mexican cuisine, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 9 pieces roma tomatoes Can substitute with any ripe tomatoes.
  • 1/2 pieces red onion Roughly chopped.
  • 1 pieces jalapeno Use more for extra spiciness.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 handful cilantro Fresh, can be substituted with parsley.
  • 1 pieces lime Juice only.
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For grilling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the roma tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Halve the jalapeno and, if you prefer a milder salsa, remove the seeds.
  3. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper.
Grilling
  1. On a preheated grill or stovetop griller, place the tomatoes and jalapenos cut-side down.
  2. Cook on medium heat for about 1-2 minutes, then flip over and cook for another minute.
  3. Remove from heat and transfer to a blender or food processor.
Blending
  1. Add roughly chopped onion, minced garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and an additional ½ teaspoon of salt.
  2. Pulse until you achieve your desired thickness of salsa. Taste and adjust any ingredients as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salsa can be served with tortilla chips, on grilled chicken, or used as a topping for tacos. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days.
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