Salsa Picante
This homemade Salsa Picante is bold, spicy, and packed with authentic Mexican flavor. Made with roasted tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and lime juice, it’s the perfect salsa for tacos, burritos, chips, and grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
4 Roma tomatoes
3–4 jalapeño peppers (or serrano peppers for extra heat)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup white onion, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Roast the tomatoes, peppers, and garlic in a skillet or under the broiler until lightly charred on all sides.
Allow the vegetables to cool slightly.
Add the roasted tomatoes, peppers, garlic, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth or leave slightly chunky, depending on your preference.
Taste and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed.
Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, grilled meats, or vegetables.
Notes
Use serrano peppers for a spicier salsa.
Remove pepper seeds for a milder flavor.
Roasting the vegetables adds depth and smokiness.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/salsa-picante/
