Salsa For One
This easy small batch salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. It comes together in minutes and is perfect for topping tacos, adding to meals, or enjoying with tortilla chips.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes -quartered
- ¼ small onion -cut into large chunks
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ small jalapeño -seeds removed and coarsely chopped. Add more of the jalapeño if you want extra heat.
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tablespoon lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt -plus more if needed
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor.
- Pulse until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the salt if needed, then pulse again briefly. If the salsa looks watery, strain off a little liquid before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro provide the best flavor.
- Keep some texture: Pulse lightly so the salsa doesn’t turn into a puree.
- Adjust the heat: Add more or less jalapeño based on your spice preference.
- Balance the flavors: Add a little extra lime juice or salt to suit your taste.
- Let it rest: If you have time, let the salsa sit for 30 minutes so the flavors develop.
- No food processor?: Use a blender or chop everything finely by hand.
- Soften acidity: Add a tiny pinch of sugar if the salsa tastes too sharp.
- Strain if needed: If the salsa is watery, strain off a little liquid.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1705IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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