HOMEMADE SALSA RECIPE | SALSA USING FRESH INGREDIENTS | MICHELLE PEREZ COOKS

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano adds heat while bell pepper offers sweetness.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while spinach adds a mild taste.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is cost-effective.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes enhance flavor, while canned are budget-friendly.

Prepare and rinse/wash all fresh ingredients, finely chop and set aside

Grill or roast 3-4 tomatoes, let cool a bit then puree using a handheld mixer or a blender or a food processor

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, add the pureed tomatoes, mix well. Adjust taste according to your liking

Chill before use

Using food processor: thoroughly wash fresh ingredients, roughly chop them and put in the food processor, add condiments, lime and grilled tomatoes cut into halves

Pulse until you reach the consistency you like

Transfer in a container and chill.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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