Description
Alton Brown’s zesty salsa combines fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, and lime for a bold Mexican-inspired condiment. Homemade flavors explode with each spoonful, promising a tangy companion that elevates any dish you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 seeded and minced jalapenos
- 2 roasted, skinned, and chopped jalapenos
- 1 red bell pepper, fine dice
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 2 dry ancho chiles, seeded, cut into short strips and snipped into pieces
Liquid and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
Seasonings:
- Chili powder, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh scallions, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, to taste
- Fresh parsley, to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly combine all components using a wire whisk, ensuring a uniform and smooth texture with no lingering dry patches.
- Cover the mixture securely with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container, then refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours, allowing the diverse flavors to meld and intensify.
- Once chilled and flavor-enhanced, remove from refrigerator and stir gently to redistribute ingredients.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp, golden tortilla chips, providing a delightful vehicle for scooping and enjoying the well-developed dip.
- For optimal taste experience, allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for approximately 10-15 minutes before serving, which will slightly soften the texture and maximize flavor perception.
Notes
- Spice levels can be customized by adjusting jalapeño quantities to match personal heat tolerance.
- Texture variations come from chopping techniques: finely diced creates smooth consistency, roughly chopped delivers chunky salsa.
- Refrigerating overnight intensifies flavor profiles, allowing ingredients to meld and develop deeper, more complex taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg