Delicious “drink Me” Salsa

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 10

Fresh and Spicy Delicious "Drink Me" Salsa Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 yellow onion , diced into 1-inch pieces
	2 large garlic cloves , peeled
	1 jalapeno pepper , halved
	1/4 bunch fresh cilantro ( or more , depending on how much you like cilantro )
	2 large tomatoes , diced into 1-inch pieces
	21 ounces diced tomatoes , drained of excess juice
	1/2 tablespoon salt

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This Delicious "Drink Me" Salsa is a versatile sauce that can be used as a topping, dip or marinade. It features a tangy and spicy flavor that will get your taste buds dancing. The recipe is easy to make and perfect for parties, barbecues, or any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your broiler to high and place the oven rack on the top.
2.	Place the onion, jalapeno and garlic on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes until they get slightly charred.
3.	Allow the onion, jalapeno and garlic to cool before roughly chopping them.
4.	Transfer the chopped ingredients in a blender, add fresh cilantro, and blend until smooth.
5.	In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes and the drained diced tomatoes, mix well, and add the blended mixture.
6.	Finally, season the salsa with salt and serve immediately.

PROS

This homemade salsa is healthier and tastes better than store-bought salsa.

It is a fresh and spicy appetizer with a perfect balance of flavors.

CONS

The jalapeno pepper can be very spicy.

If you do not like the heat, remove the seeds and the veins from the pepper to make it milder.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salsa contains fresh ingredients that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to multiple health benefits, including improved heart health and lower risk of certain cancers.
Jalapeno pepper has capsaicin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and can help with pain relief.