Mi Casa Salsa from Costa Mesa Restraunt

Capture the bold, fresh flavors of Southern California with the Mi Casa Salsa recipe, inspired by the beloved Costa Mesa restaurant. This vibrant salsa combines fire-roasted Roma tomatoes and jalapeños with zesty lime juice, fragrant cilantro, and a hint of smoky cumin for an authentic, restaurant-style experience. The roasted vegetables add a rich depth of flavor, while a quick blend ensures the perfect texture—chunky or smooth, tailored to your liking. Ready in just 25 minutes, this homemade salsa is a must-have for parties or taco nights. Serve it chilled with crispy tortilla chips or as a flavorful topping for your favorite Mexican dishes. Whether you're recreating restaurant vibes at home or looking for a show-stopping dip, this Mi Casa Salsa is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 2 whole Jalapeño peppers
• 1 medium White onion
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 small bunch Cilantro
• 1 whole Lime
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place the Roma tomatoes and jalapeño peppers directly on the heated skillet. Roast them, turning every couple of minutes, until the skins are charred and blistered. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the roasted tomatoes and jalapeños from the skillet and set them aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

Peel and roughly chop the white onion. Set aside.

Step 5

Peel the garlic cloves and set aside.

Step 6

Once the tomatoes and jalapeños are cool enough to handle, remove the stems from the jalapeños (you can also remove the seeds if you prefer a milder salsa).

Step 7

In a blender or food processor, add the roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, chopped onion, garlic cloves, cilantro leaves (discard the stems), the juice of one lime, salt, ground cumin, and water.

Step 8

Blend the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a chunky salsa, pulse a few times. For a smoother salsa, blend longer.

Step 9

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 10

Pour the salsa into a serving bowl and allow it to cool completely before serving with tortilla chips or your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(678.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	155.3

Total Fat 1.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2401.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 5.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 131.7mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1367.2mg	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: 7.4%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 79.7%