Top Secret Recipes Version of Baja Fresh Salsa by Todd Wilbur

Recreate the vibrant, smoky flavors of your favorite restaurant-style salsa with Todd Wilbur’s Top Secret Recipes version of Baja Fresh Salsa. This easy-to-make recipe features fire-charred Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and garlic, delivering an authentic roasted flavor in every bite. Fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a hint of salt perfectly balance the heat, while a quick blend ensures a smooth or chunky texture to suit your preference. Ready in under 30 minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients, this salsa is the ideal dip for tortilla chips or a bold topping for tacos, burritos, and more. Perfect for parties, game days, or spicing up your weekly meals, this restaurant-style salsa will become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 medium Roma tomatoes
• 2 whole Jalapeño pepper
• 3 whole Garlic clove
• 0.5 medium White onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Rinse the Roma tomatoes and jalapeño peppers, and place them directly onto the dry skillet or grill pan. Char the vegetables on all sides for about 8–10 minutes until the skin is blistered and slightly blackened.

Step 3

While the tomatoes and peppers are charring, peel the garlic cloves and cut the white onion into quarters.

Step 4

Once the tomatoes and jalapeños are done, remove them from the heat and allow them to cool slightly. Remove the stems from the jalapeños. If you prefer a milder salsa, discard the seeds from the jalapeños.

Step 5

In a blender or food processor, combine the charred tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic cloves, onion quarters, cilantro, lime juice, salt, vegetable oil, and water.

Step 6

Blend or pulse for 20–30 seconds until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. For a chunkier texture, use the pulse setting sparingly.

Step 7

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice or salt as desired.

Step 8

Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it sit for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(538.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	148.8

Total Fat 5.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2386.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 4.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 80.8mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 1129.6mg	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: 28.9%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 61.1%