Fresh Mexican Salsa is a quick and vibrant homemade dip made with ripe tomatoes, onion, fresh coriander, chillies, tomato sauce, and lemon juice. Blended together for a smooth yet slightly textured finish, this versatile salsa is perfect for serving with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, grilled meats, or as a fresh condiment. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for later use.
- Serves: 6 People
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 0 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 4 medium Ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 medium Red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 whole Hot green chilli
- 2 whole Mild green chillies
- 0.5 cup Fresh coriander
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 medium Lemon, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
42 kcal -
Fat
0.4 g -
Carbohydrates
9 g -
Protein
1 g -
Fiber
2 g -
Sugar
6 g -
Sodium
210 mg
Procedure
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8 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, fresh coriander, and chillies into smaller pieces to make blending easier. Adjust the quantity of hot chillies according to your preferred spice level while keeping the ingredients evenly sized for consistent texture.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Blend the Salsa
Place the chopped tomatoes, onion, chillies, fresh coriander, and tomato sauce into a blender or food processor. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and salt, then pulse until the salsa reaches your preferred consistency while still retaining a little texture.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Adjust the Flavour
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding a little more salt or extra lemon juice for a brighter, tangier flavour. Blend briefly again if additional ingredients are added so everything is evenly combined.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Serve or Store
Transfer the finished salsa to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled foods, or wraps. Alternatively, refrigerate it in an airtight container and serve chilled whenever needed for the freshest flavour.
