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Traditional Salsa

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, traditional salsa is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often served with tortilla chips or as a condiment for various dishes. It embodies the vibrant flavors of fresh ingredients and is a symbol of communal dining. Today, salsa has gained global popularity, inspiring countless variations and adaptations in kitchens around the world.

MexicanMXother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 to 2 ripe tomatoes
1/2 white onion
2 jalapeños
1/3 cup fresh cilantro (leaves only)
1 clove garlic
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1 lime
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Serrano offers similar heat with fewer calories, while green bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh taste, while spinach adds nutrients at a lower cost.

1

Add 1 to 2 ripe tomatoes to the bowl, depending on size.

2

Add 1/2 of a white onion.

3

Add 2 jalapeños, grown by the creator, for spiciness.

4

Add about 1/3 cup of fresh cilantro leaves only.

5

Add 1 clove of garlic.

6

Add the zest of 1 lime.

7

Squeeze all the juice from that lime into the mixture.

8

Place all ingredients in a food processor.

9

Blend the ingredients until chunky, not fully smooth.

10

Add 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes.

11

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

12

Blend again until combined.

13

Serve with guacamole and homemade chips.

Cooking Techniques

roastingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

food processor

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Also Known As

Salsa RojaMexican Salsa
Local Name: salsa tradicional

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