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Best Ever Restaurant Style Salsa

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 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.

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.