5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa and How to Host Taco Tuesday
Whip up a quick and vibrant 5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa that brings the flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant right to your kitchen. Perfect for Taco Tuesday festivities, this salsa is fresh, easy to make, and customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
- Fresh Ripe Tomatoes
- Onion
- Cilantro
- Jalapeño
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Salt
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all the fresh ingredients you’ll need to make your salsa. This will make the process smooth and efficient.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash the tomatoes and cilantro thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes and onion, and finely chop the jalapeño and cilantro.
- Combine and Blend: Add all the prepared ingredients into a blender or food processor. Squeeze in the lime juice and sprinkle in some salt.
- Blend Until Smooth: Pulse the ingredients until you reach your desired consistency, whether you like it chunky or smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Give your salsa a taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed. This is your chance to make it perfect!
Notes
- Freshness makes all the difference in flavor, so opt for ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs.
- Always taste your salsa before serving to ensure it has the right balance of flavors.
- Let the salsa chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Don’t overcomplicate things; the beauty of this salsa is in its simplicity.
- Choose tacos that complement your salsa, whether they be spicy, savory, or sweet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg