Contest Winner Blender Tomato or Mango Salsa

Add a burst of fresh, zesty flavor to your table with this Contest Winner Blender Tomato or Mango Salsa! This quick and versatile recipe is a winner for its vibrant ingredients and effortless preparation—all done in just 10 minutes. Whether you choose juicy tomatoes or sweet, tropical mangoes, the blender does all the work, creating a salsa that’s customizable to your preferred texture, from chunky to smooth. A blend of red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice ensures every bite is bursting with bold, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, while a hint of cumin adds a warm, aromatic depth. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads, this salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Plus, it's naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly, making it a go-to for gatherings. Don’t forget the optional sugar for a sweet twist on the mango version!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium tomatoes (or mangoes, peeled and pitted)
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 whole jalapeño pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 whole lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for mango version)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your ingredients: If using tomatoes, core and quarter them. If using mangoes, peel, pit, and roughly dice them.

Step 2

Peel and roughly chop the red onion. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper for a milder salsa, or keep them for extra spice.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and juice the lime.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the tomatoes or mangoes, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro leaves, lime juice, salt, and ground cumin.

Step 5

If making the mango salsa, add the optional teaspoon of sugar for a touch of sweetness.

Step 6

Pulse the blender a few times until the salsa reaches your desired consistency, either chunky or smooth.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice as needed.

Step 8

Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(288.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	108.5

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2424.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 4.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 145.5mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 899.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.3%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 77.5%