Description
Garden salsa brings fresh Mexican flavors to your table with crisp tomatoes, zesty jalapeños, and aromatic cilantro. Homemade and packed with garden-fresh ingredients, this salsa promises a delightful explosion of taste you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Salsa Ingredients:
Vegetables:
- 4 large ripe steak tomatoes, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, stem discarded
- 1 shallot
- ½ green bell pepper
- 1 green onion
- 2 garlic cloves
Herbs and Spices:
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather fresh, ripe tomatoes, zesty jalapeño, aromatic shallot, crisp green pepper, vibrant green onion, fragrant cilantro, pungent garlic, earthy cumin, and bright lemon juice in a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients with precision, creating a harmonious blend of finely chopped components. Maintain a chunky, rustic texture by avoiding over-processing, ensuring the salsa retains its distinctive character.
- Carefully taste the mixture, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the complex flavor profile. Allow each ingredient to shine while creating a balanced, tantalizing combination.
- Transition the salsa to a clean serving vessel, sealing it with a protective cover. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld and intensify, developing a more robust taste over the next few hours.
- Store the fresh salsa in the refrigerator for up to five days, allowing it to serve as a versatile condiment. Pair with crispy tortilla chips, crown tacos with its vibrant essence, complement grilled meats, or sprinkle atop crisp salads for an explosion of fresh garden flavors.
Notes
- Fresh, homemade salsa bursts with vibrant flavors from ripe tomatoes and zesty jalapeños.
- Pulse ingredients carefully to maintain chunky texture, avoiding over-processing that turns salsa into soup-like liquid.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify in refrigerator.
- Perfect accompaniment for tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, and salads, adding bright, fresh kick to any dish.
- Customize heat level by adjusting jalapeño quantity or removing seeds for milder version.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro provide authentic Mexican-style taste and aromatic depth to homemade salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg