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Salsa

Fresh and Flavorful Salsa That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

This fresh salsa is a quick and healthy upgrade for any occasion, perfect for dipping or topping your meals.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3.5 cups Ripe tomatoes Chopped
  • 0.25 cups Diced onion
  • 0.33 cups Chopped fresh cilantro
For the Zesty Kick
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 piece Jalapeño pepper Diced, adjust for spice
For the Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • blender
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Fine strainer
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salsa
  1. Wash the ripe tomatoes under cold water, chop them, and place them in a fine strainer for 5 minutes to drain excess liquid.
  2. Transfer the drained tomatoes to a blender, add diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Blend the mixture for 15-30 seconds to reach your desired consistency.
  4. Pour the blended salsa into a clean jar, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Store it in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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