Salsa Roja
This classic salsa roja recipe is an authentic restaurant-style salsa with just the right balance of tart, sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ripe Roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend. Add the Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice to a blender or a food processor. Pulse until the desired consistency is achieved. This is up to you. Some prefer smooth salsa. Some prefer a chunkier rendition.
- Simmer. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salsa along with the cumin, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Give everything a stir and bring the mixture to a strong simmer. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer for 10 minutes
- Chill in the refrigerator. This salsa is best served cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1248IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg