Roasted Tomato Salsa or Salsa Tatemada is a simple recipe made from scratch within 20 minutes. The roasted tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and garlic adds a charred texture to the salsa while the lime juice and cilantro brings freshness to the dip.
Yes, there are so many variations of salsa out there but nothing beats a simple recipe made with basic ingredients. This six ingredient salsa recipe is packed with smoky aroma from the charred and roasted vegetables which elevates the flavor in comparison to your regular salsa.
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The tomatoes can be fire-roasted, grilled or simply thrown under a broiler. This brings out the best flavor adding a touch of smokiness and sweetness to the salsa. Remember to choose Roma tomatoes over others for best results.
Spiciness can be adjusted by adding or removing jalapeños. Cilantro adds a bright and fresh note to the salsa while lime adds slight acidity and brings out the tanginess in the tomatoes.
Although jarred salsa can be a quick alternative, it's packed with preservatives and the taste can be mundane. Whereas, your very own homemade Roasted tomato salsa is loaded with goodness, made with love, and as good as a restaurant-style salsa.
This recipe is perfect for a regular party or pot-luck taco night and will surely become your favorite salsa recipe. Salsa isn’t just for chips, you can use it in burritos, tacos and quesadillas or get creative and add it as a topping for grilled meats. You can also try our Corn Pico de Galo recipe.
Ingredients
- Roma Tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Garlic
- Onions
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
- Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Walk through the Recipe
Let’s start preparing our roasted tomato salsa.
We begin by placing the tomatoes, jalapeños, onions and garlic in a lightly oiled baking dish.
We then broil it in the oven for 15 minutes and turn the ingredients in between for an even char.
After allowing it to cool for 5 minutes, we add all the charred ingredients in the blender. We also add in the cilantro, lime juice and seasoning.
We blend all the ingredients to a smooth or chunky sauce as per your preference.
Serve the sauce as a topping for tacos, burritos and quesadillas or simply serve as a dip with tortilla chips.
Substitutions
You can replace some of the ingredients in the recipe to suit what you have at home.
- Roma Tomatoes: vine-ripe tomatoes, mix of both
- Cilantro: parsley
- Jalapenos: Serrano peppers, red pepper flakes
- Garlic: garlic powder
Tips
- Roma tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are preferred for preparing salsa but you can use other varieties as well.
- Cilantro: You can either add the cilantro to the blender or finely chop and add after blending.
FAQs
Roasting the tomatoes and other ingredients brings out the flavor in the ingredients and adds a charred contrast to the dish.
Boil the tomatoes for a clean and simple flavor and roast in a broiler or pan for a deep flavor.
The salsa can be stored for 5-7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator or for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
You can blend it for a longer time for a smooth texture or pulse for a brief time in a food processor for a chunkier salsa.
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Recipe
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Ingredients
- 12 Roma tomatoes
- 2 jalapeños, cut in half
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 small onions, cut in half
- 4 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
- pepper
Instructions
- Lightly oil your baking dish and place the tomatoes, jalapeños skin side up, onions and 5 unpeeled cloves of garlic. Broil for 15 minutes until the ingredients have charred. Turn the ingredients while broiling for an even char.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Add all the charred ingredients in a blender. Squeeze the garlic into the blender and discard the peels.
- Add lime juice, cilantro to the blender and season with salt and pepper. Blend all the ingredients to a smooth or chunky sauce based on your preference. Serve with tortilla chips.
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