Jalapeño Cilantro Salsa
Jalapeño Cilantro Salsa is a vibrant, spicy salsa made with fresh jalapeños, cilantro, tomatoes, and lime juice—perfect as a dip or topping for a variety of dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2–3 jalapeño peppers, stemmed (seeds removed for less heat, optional)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly chop the jalapeños, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cilantro.
- Add all chopped ingredients to a food processor.
- Pulse until you reach your desired consistency, either chunky or smooth.
- Add lime juice and salt to taste, then pulse again briefly.
- Optional: Add olive oil for a richer texture and blend again.
- Chill the salsa for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Use more jalapeños or substitute with serranos for extra heat.
- Remove pepper seeds and ribs for a milder salsa.
- Roast the jalapeños and tomatoes for a smoky variation.
- Add avocado for a creamy twist.
- Use parsley or mint if you prefer a different herb profile than cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/jalapeno-cilantro-salsa/