Description
Superior Grill Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful homemade salsa made with whole and diced tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a blend of spices. It’s quick to prepare using a food processor and tastes even better after a day of refrigeration, making it a perfect condiment for chips, tacos, or grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes
- 2 (28-oz) cans whole tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin
Fresh Ingredients
- ½ white onion
- ¼ bunch fresh cilantro
Others
- ½ (12-oz) jar pickled jalapeños, drained (6 oz total)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain the pickled jalapeños and roughly chop the white onion and fresh cilantro to ensure even blending.
- Combine in Food Processor: Place the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, drained jalapeños, chopped onion, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and cumin in a food processor.
- Pulse to Desired Consistency: Pulse the mixture until you reach your preferred salsa texture, whether chunky or smoother.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the salsa to a covered container and refrigerate. Allow it to chill for at least a few hours, preferably overnight, for flavors to meld and develop fully.
Notes
- For milder salsa, reduce the amount of pickled jalapeños.
- This salsa tastes best after refrigerating for at least 24 hours.
- Use fresh cilantro for best flavor; substitute with dried if unavailable but adjust quantity accordingly.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on preference or dietary needs.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
