Best Fresh California Salsa Recipes

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CALIFORNIA SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 5 c (1.2 kg)

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (55 g) medium onion, peeled
1 (10 g) jalapeno pepper, seeds and membranes removed
¼ cup (5 g) fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
6 (672 g) ripe Roma tomatoes, quartered (24 quarters), divided use

Steps:

  • 1.Place onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, and six of the tomato quarters into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  • 2.Select Variable 1.
  • 3.Turn machine on and slowly increase to Variable 5.
  • 4.Blend for 15-20 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
  • 5.Reduce to Variable 3 and remove the lid plug. Add the remaining tomatoes through the lid plug opening.
  • 6.Blend for an additional 10 seconds or just until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. Do not over mix, leave chunky. Serve with tortilla chips.

FRESH HOMEMADE SALSA



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Another salsa recipe called for a fresh jalapeno (I think), but I had green chiles in a can on hand. This salsa tastes great, so I'm sticking with it!

Provided by Stephanie Roynestad Fuller

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped tomatoes
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons canned green chilies
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, red onion, yellow onion, green chilies, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Pulse processor until mixture is combined, yet remains chunky. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 67.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

TONY'S RIDICULOUSLY EASY HOMEMADE SALSA



Tony's Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa image

Tony's ridiculously easy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes and a kick of heat from jalapeño. This homemade salsa is bursting with flavor and comes together right in your blender or food processor! Make it chunky or smooth and serve it with chips, on nachos, in burritos and more.

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Appetizer     Dairy Free     Gluten Free     Grain Free     Nut Free     Snack     Vegan     Vegetarian

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds tomatoes (vine-ripe, roma or heirloom), cored and quartered -- I like Roma best for texture
1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 green onion, ends trimmed
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 jalapeños (with seeds If you like heat!), diced
1 heaping handful of cilantro (about 1/2 cup)
Half a lime, juiced
Pinch of cumin
Pinch of sugar
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until it gets to the desired consistency; you can make it chunky or smooth! I like a little bit of texture so I go with slightly chunky. Add salt to taste. Chill salsa for 1-2 hours or overnight to let flavors come together. Serve with chips, on nachos, on chili, or anything you like!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 6), Calories 31 kcal, Fat 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Sugar 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g

FRESH SALSA



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We like salsa with chips as an afternoon snack. This fresh salsa recipe uses a lot of ripe tomatoes and keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Let stand for about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH SALSA



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I love salsa. I always make it. I made this one and brought it to work. Everyone raved. It is the best salsa I have ever had. The jicama really makes a difference.

Provided by bbmchicago

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 roma tomatoes, diced
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 small jicama, peeled and chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the tomato, jalapeno pepper, red onion, green onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, cumin, jicama, and the diced tomatoes with chilies in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 16.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced scallions or to taste
1 to 2 cloves minced garlic
1 to 2 small pickled or fresh Jalapeno peppers
Olive oil to taste
Red wine vinegar to taste
Salt

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients and season to taste with salt. Transfer to a jar. Will keep in the fridge for a week.

THE BEST FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.

Provided by Cheryl Dressler

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped tomatoes
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup onion, diced
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (including seeds)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

FRESH RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA



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This addictive salsa is restaurant quality, or maybe even better! It's fresh and flavorful, not too spicy, and easy to make in a food processor with a mix of ripe and canned Roma tomatoes. This makes a big batch which is good because it will go fast. Serve with lots of thin, crispy tortilla chips and a margarita, of course!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (28 ounce) can Roma tomatoes, drained
4 small Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 cup chopped white onion
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Combine canned and fresh tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a food processor; pulse 5 times to chop. Add cilantro, serrano and jalapeno peppers, lime juice, salt, and cumin and process for 10 seconds. Pulse further to desired consistency. Check and adjust seasoning as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 168.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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