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A tortilla chip filled with California salsa.

5-ingredient California salsa

This 5-Ingredient California Salsa recipe offers a fresh, mild, and flavorful alternative to store-bought versions, ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for those seeking a quick and healthy homemade salsa, this recipe uses simple, whole ingredients blended in a high-performance blender for optimal texture and taste. The two-phase blending process ensures a perfect balance of smooth and chunky consistency, mimicking restaurant-style salsa. With no added preservatives or artificial flavors, this salsa is not only more economical than store-bought options but also customizable to suit individual taste preferences. Ideal for snacking, as a topping, or as part of a larger Mexican-inspired meal, this easy-to-make salsa brings the taste of California to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Appetizers, Dips and spreads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 10
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 whole roma tomatoes (about 600 g)
  • 1/2 whole yellow onion (about 100 g)
  • 1 whole jalapeño pepper, seeded
  • 1/2 cup (25 g) fresh cilantro
  • 1 whole lime, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt, or more to taste

Method
 

  1. Quarter all ingredients.
  2. Add all ingredients except 4 tomatoes to a high-performance blender.
  3. Blend on medium speed for 15 seconds, using the tamper if necessary.
  4. Add the remaining 4 tomatoes to the blender.
  5. Pulse on low speed for 5 seconds to maintain some chunky texture.
  6. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal

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Notes

  • For a spicier salsa, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add pepper.
  • Blending in two phases helps achieve an ideal texture with some chunks.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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