Best 8 Really Fresh Salsa Mexicano Recipes

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**Salsa Mexicano: A Versatile Condiment with Endless Possibilities**

Salsa Mexicano is a vibrant and versatile condiment that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Hailing from the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, this salsa is a staple in Mexican cuisine, widely used as a topping for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and nachos. Its popularity has transcended borders, making it a beloved ingredient in Tex-Mex and international cooking. With its fresh, zesty, and slightly spicy character, Salsa Mexicano has become a global favorite, enjoyed as a dip for chips, a marinade for grilled meats, and even as a flavorful addition to salads and sandwiches.

This article presents a collection of Salsa Mexicano recipes, each offering unique variations on the classic. From the traditional tomato-based salsa to versions featuring roasted tomatillos, tangy citrus fruits, and tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy salsa, a chunky or smooth texture, or a combination of flavors, there's a Salsa Mexicano recipe here to tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and embark on a culinary journey to explore the delightful world of Salsa Mexicano.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE SALSA RECIPE WITH FRESH TOMATOES (5 MIN!)



Homemade Salsa Recipe With Fresh Tomatoes (5 Min!) image

Learn how to make salsa with fresh tomatoes in 5 minutes! This homemade salsa recipe is loaded with zesty flavor using easy ingredients.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium Tomatoes ((halved))
1 small Onion ((cut into large chunks))
1 cup Fresh cilantro
1 medium Jalapeno ((seeds removed))
3 cloves Garlic ((minced coarsely))
1 tbsp Lime juice
1/4 tsp Sea salt

Steps:

  • Put everything in a food processor. Pulse until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 0.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 38.6 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 1.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN SALSA II



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Plenty of cilantro and other fresh ingredients make this salsa a Mexican style favorite. Serve with corn chips, over eggs, or with any Mexican food.

Provided by Sabrina

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

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 roma (plum) tomatoes
3 serrano peppers
½ cup chopped onion
⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place roma (plum) tomatoes and serrano peppers in a medium saucepan over medium high heat with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Place roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, onion, cilantro and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree about 30 seconds, or to desired consistency. Transfer to a medium serving bowl, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

REALLY FRESH SALSA MEXICANO



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A delicious salsa that uses a combination of fresh and canned tomatoes to get that perfect balance of fresh tomato taste with the deeper richness that comes with canned tomatoes. All other ingredients are raw. Adjust the flavors to your taste...more or less anaheims, cilantro or red onion will change how spicy it is and what kind of flavor it has. The yield is approximate.

Provided by TexasToast R

Categories     Mexican

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium ripe red tomatoes
1 cup canned diced tomato, undrained
1 -2 fresh anaheim chili, seeded (depending on how spicy the peppers are and how spicy you want your salsa)
1 tablespoon white vinegar or 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (taste and add more if desired)
1 -2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh-squeezed
1/4 cup diced red onion

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in food processor and process to desired consistency. I find the ingredients meld and taste better if it is processed to a more smooth, restaurant-salsa consistency. Serve with tortilla chips!

THE BEST HOMEMADE SALSA YOU'LL EVER EAT



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This recipe for homemade Mexican-style salsa is hands down the best salsa you'll ever eat. Tomatoes and peppers are perfectly charred on the stovetop before they're blended with the other ingredients. So good and simple!

Provided by Amy Rains

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium size vine ripened tomatoes (stem removed)
2 jalapeno peppers
1 poblano pepper
1 cup green onion (diced)
1 lime (juice of)
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder or sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Place tomatoes and peppers in the skillet.
  • Continue to saute, rotating the vegetables occasionally, so several sides begin to blister. See photos above. This will take around 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Once cooled, chop off the stems of the peppers, and remove the seeds from the jalapeño (you can also keep some seeds for more heat in your salsa). Cut the vegetables into large pieces.
  • Place tomatoes, peppers, onions, lime, and canned tomatoes into a blender and pulse quickly until just mixed (about 5 seconds). Add garlic, cilantro, and bouillon. Pulse for another 15 seconds until well blended but chunky.
  • Place in a large bowl and refrigerate until cooled before serving. Serve with your favorite Mexican dish or with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 27 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH MILD SALSA



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Fresh tomato salsa is excellent with just chips and salsa for an appetizer or a perfect compliment to any Mexican dish. Adjust to personal taste with salt, pepper, and ground cumin. Add 1 additional serrano pepper to make hot salsa, and 2 serrano peppers for 'fire' salsa.

Provided by clow4851

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

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
¾ white onion, finely chopped
¼ green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir tomatoes, garlic, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, white onion, green bell pepper, cilantro, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1175.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

FRESH MEXICAN SALSA



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When I visit my best friend in CA, there is a restaurant we always have to go to and I love their salsa. She got the recipe for me so thought I would share with all.

Provided by The Butter Biatch

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium roma tomatoes
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 serrano chili
3 green onions
4 ounces chopped chilies
1 -3 whole fresh jalapeno
1/4 cup cilantro
1 teaspoon Mexican chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Char the tomatoes over a gas grill or under the flame of a hot broiler for 2 minutes to char the skin, turning them until the peel blisters. Slip off the peel, and the flesh should still be firm. Remove the green stem core and cut the tomatoes in half vertically. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds and discard.
  • In the food processor, drop in the garlic, cilantro, green onions and jalapenos into the bowl of the food processor to chop for just a few seconds.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients from the recipe, tomatoes, Serrano chili, the chopped green chilies and lime juice. The texture is somewhere between a chow-chow relish and a textured puree. You want to see tiny bits of all the vegetables throughout the salsa. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place in fridge for approximately one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5.7, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 0.6

FRESH TOMATO MEXICAN SALSA



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Mexican fare only gets better when topped with Anna Yeatts' colorful Fresh Salsa. The Pinehurst, North Carolina cook uses ripe tomatoes, crisp onion and a touch of minced serrano pepper, making it just as good as a side dish or appetizer with crunchy baked tortilla chips!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MEXICAN HOMEMADE SALSA



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In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I even have a special pan for roasting the peppers. -Roger Stenman, Batavia, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 jalapeno peppers
1 medium onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, halved
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
4 fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat a small ungreased cast-iron skillet over high heat. With a small sharp knife, pierce jalapenos; add to hot skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally., Immediately place jalapenos in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins. Remove stems and seeds., Place onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse 4 times. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, salt and jalapenos. Cover and process until salsa reaches desired consistency. Chill until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use the freshest ingredients possible. This will result in the most flavorful salsa.
  • Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes. This will give your salsa a sweeter, more vibrant flavor.
  • Use a variety of colors of tomatoes. This will add visual appeal to your salsa.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of peppers. You can use jalapeños, serranos, or even habaneros, depending on your desired level of heat.
  • Add some fresh herbs, such as cilantro or basil, to your salsa. This will add a pop of flavor and freshness.
  • Season your salsa to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  • Let your salsa chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes, from tacos to burritos to nachos. By following these tips, you can make a fresh, flavorful salsa that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, reach for a bowl of salsa. ¡Buen provecho!

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