Description
This easy homemade salsa is packed with roasted cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, and lime for a bold and smoky flavor. Perfect as a dip or topping for tacos, quesadillas, and more. Ready in just 25 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
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¼ white onion
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2 jalapeños (with or without seeds)
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2 cloves garlic
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Juice of 1 lime
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¼ tsp cumin
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¼ tsp salt
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⅛ tsp black pepper
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⅛ tsp dried oregano
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1 cup chopped cilantro
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Optional: 1–2 diced Roma tomatoes
Instructions
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Preheat broiler and place tomatoes, onion, and jalapeños on a baking sheet.
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Broil for 8–10 minutes until lightly charred.
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Let cool slightly, then blend with garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and oregano.
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Stir in chopped cilantro and diced Roma tomatoes.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
- Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder salsa.
- Roasted garlic gives a softer, sweeter flavor.
- Add more lime juice or salt to brighten the salsa after blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting + Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex