Description
Joanna Gaines’ signature salsa brings Mexican-inspired zest to home kitchens with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Garden-ripe tomatoes, crisp cilantro, and perfectly balanced spices create a mouthwatering dip you’ll want to serve at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ pounds (567 grams) ripe Roma tomatoes
- 1 14.5 ounces (411 grams) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 green onions
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Gather fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and other essential ingredients for the salsa preparation.
- Thoroughly wash and dry all produce to ensure cleanliness and remove any potential dirt or debris.
- Carefully chop tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños into uniform, small pieces to create a consistent texture and even flavor distribution.
- Transfer the chopped ingredients into a food processor, ensuring all components are evenly distributed.
- Pulse the mixture in quick, 1-second bursts, carefully monitoring the consistency to prevent over-processing and maintain a chunky salsa texture.
- Add fresh cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt to enhance the overall flavor profile of the salsa.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings, gradually adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to achieve the desired balance of flavors.
- Cover the salsa and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, allowing the ingredients to marinate and develop a more complex taste.
- Before serving, give the salsa a gentle stir to redistribute the ingredients and ensure optimal flavor integration.
- Serve chilled with crispy tortilla chips or as a versatile condiment for various Mexican-inspired dishes.
- Store any remaining salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days, maintaining its freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Grab sun-ripened tomatoes bursting with garden-fresh flavor, picking Roma varieties for the richest taste profile.
- Customize heat levels by keeping or removing jalapeño seeds, letting your personal spice tolerance guide your salsa adventure.
- Experiment with quick pulses in the food processor to maintain delightful chunky texture without creating a bland puree.
- Harmonize flavors through strategic lime juice and subtle sugar additions, transforming basic ingredients into a vibrant sensation.
- Transform ordinary salsa into an extraordinary dip by allowing refrigeration time, which magically melds ingredients into a more complex taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 4.4 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.9 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg