Anita's Salsa Picante Recipe

Craving authentic Mexican flavor? Ditch the sugary store-bought salsas and make this vibrant, fresh salsa picante in just 5 minutes! My own recipe, perfected after years of exploring Mexican cuisine, delivers the perfect balance of heat and freshness. Easy, fast, and incredibly delicious, this salsa is perfect with tortilla chips or as a zesty condiment for your favorite Mexican dishes. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 58.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Anita's Salsa Picante

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How to Make Anita's Salsa Picante

  1. Roughly chop 1/2 medium white onion.
  2. Add the chopped onion to a food processor. Pulse 5-6 times.
  3. Add 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced for less heat, or whole for extra fire!), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 tablespoons lime juice to the food processor.
  4. Pulse again 5-6 times until coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over-process; you want a chunky salsa.
  5. Taste and season with 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust spices to your preference.
  6. If desired, transfer the salsa to a fine-mesh sieve and gently press to remove excess liquid. This step enhances the flavor concentration.
  7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or your favorite Mexican dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g