Ranchero Salsa

Bursting with bold, smoky flavors, Ranchero Salsa is a vibrant homemade condiment that’s perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes. This easy-to-make recipe combines charred Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, and garlic with the deep, smoky heat of a chipotle pepper in adobo, balanced by fresh cilantro and a zesty splash of lime. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, this versatile salsa comes together quickly, making it an ideal topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs. Whether you serve it warm, at room temperature, or with tortilla chips as a dip, Ranchero Salsa's rich and customizable flavor profile will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 whole Roma tomatoes
• 1 medium White onion
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
• 1 whole Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a dry skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and unpeeled garlic cloves directly onto the skillet. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are blistered and lightly charred.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and transfer them to a blender or food processor along with the charred tomatoes and jalapeño (remove seeds for milder salsa if desired).

Step 4

Cut the white onion into quarters and add one quarter to the blender, saving the rest for another use.

Step 5

Add the chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 6

Blend the mixture until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, depending on your preference.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice, if desired.

Step 8

Once blended, transfer the salsa to a bowl and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the Ranchero Salsa warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, eggs, or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(429.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	246.0

Total Fat 15.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1318.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.5g
Protein 4.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 75.3mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 916.0mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 41.1%