Robin's Salsa
Bursting with fresh, smoky flavors, Robin's Salsa is your go-to recipe for elevating any dish or snack. This vibrant homemade salsa combines charred Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves for a subtle smokiness, balanced perfectly with the zesty freshness of lime juice and fragrant cilantro. Enhanced with a touch of cumin and olive oil, this quick and easy salsa takes only 20 minutes to prepare and is versatile enough to serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. Whether you're hosting a party or craving a healthy, flavorful dip, Robin's Salsa is a surefire crowd-pleaser that will bring bold, authentic taste to your table. Perfect for salsa lovers seeking a homemade twist!
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Ingredients
- 5 whole Roma tomatoes
- 2 whole Jalapeño peppers
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 1 whole Lime
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Place the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and peeled garlic cloves on the skillet, turning occasionally, until lightly charred (about 5 minutes).
Step 3
Remove the charred vegetables from the heat and let them cool slightly.
Step 4
Dice the red onion and roughly chop half a cup of fresh cilantro leaves. Set them aside.
Step 5
Once cooled, chop the charred tomatoes and deseed the jalapeños if you prefer less heat. Finely chop the jalapeños and garlic.
Step 6
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, red onion, and cilantro.
Step 7
Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice into the mixture.
Step 8
Add salt, ground cumin, and olive oil. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Step 9
Adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice for taste.
Step 10
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, or refrigerate for up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (570.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 271.0 |
| Total Fat 15.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2389.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.3g | |
| Protein 5.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 112.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1149.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories