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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Sauces and Dressings / Easy Salsa Roja (Mexican Red Tomato Salsa)

    Easy Salsa Roja (Mexican Red Tomato Salsa)

    By Madi • Published: Dec 28, 2022 • Modified: Feb 24, 2023 • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    I firmly believe salsa should be its own food group. This salsa roja recipe is my favorite Mexican salsa to dip gluten-free tortilla chips in or top my baked frittata recipe with. Salsa makes a great gift for friends, family, and neighbors and is always good to have on hand. I also love that this homemade salsa recipe can easily be altered to make it spicy or mild - it’s up to you!

    Recipe Ingredients

    salsa roja ingredients on a wooden cutting board

    3 large tomatoes, roughly chopped (you can also use Roma tomatoes) 

    1 small white onion, roughly chopped

    ¼ cup Cilantro 

    1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

    2 cloves of garlic

    1 tablespoon lime juice

    Sea Salt to taste 

    How To Make Homemade Salsa Roja

    Step 1: Add all of the ingredients except for the salt in a food processor or blender. Turn the food processor to high and blend until the salsa is in little pieces and you can see some juice. 

    salsa roja ingredients in a food processor with a light colored background

    salsa roja ingredients blended in a food processor with a light colored background

    Step 2: Add a skillet to medium heat, then pour the salsa into the saucepan.

    salsa roja ingredients blended together in a medium saucepan with a light colored background

    Step 3: Bring the salsa to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. 

    salsa roja in a medium saucepan simmering

    Step 4: Season with sea salt to taste, chill, and enjoy!

    salsa roja in a small serving bowl with a tortilla chip being dipped into it

    FAQs

    Is This Salsa Spicy?

    • This recipe has some spice due to the jalapeno pepper. You can up the heat level, you can add more jalapenos or serrano peppers instead. That is the beauty of homemade salsa!

    How Can I Make This Recipe More Mild?

    • If you do not like any spice to your salsa omit the jalapeno or remove the seeds and the inner white pith of the pepper.

    What Does Salsa Roja Mean?

    • Salsa roja simply means “red sauce”. 

    What To Serve With This Recipe

    Serve this salsa roja recipe with this chorizo and eggs breakfast nachos for a truly delicious breakfast. Serve it as a side with tortilla chips and this grilled chipotle lime steak fajita salad. Or serve it with enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, or mozzarella sticks. Salsa pairs well with so many things and makes a great snack, appetizer, and dip.

    Want more Mexican cuisine recipes? Try these!

    Classic Mexican Chicken Mole

    Easy Mexican Seasoning

    Honey Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

    Tomato Confit Recipe

    And try these roasted cherry tomatoes in your salsa!

     

    salsa roja in a small serving bowl with a light colored background

    Salsa Roja

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    This salsa roja recipe is my favorite salsa to dip gluten-free tortilla chips in or top my baked frittata recipe with. Salsa makes a great gift for friends, family, and neighbors and is always good to have on hand. I also love that this salsa roja recipe can easily be altered to make it spicy or mild - it’s up to you!
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Servings: 1.5 cups
    Calories: 85kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 large tomatoes (roughly chopped)
    • 1 small white onion (roughly chopped)
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped)
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • sea salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients except for the salt in a food processor or blender. Turn the food processor to high and blend until the salsa is in little pieces and you can see some juice.
    • Add a skillet to medium heat, then pour the salsa into the saucepan.
    • Bring the salsa to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Season with sea salt to taste, chill, and enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you want a spicier salsa, you can add more jalapenos or serrano peppers instead.
    • You can also use Roma tomatoes.
    • If you remove the seeds and the white pith of the jalapeno, the salsa will be less spicy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2337IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

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