Mom Ellis Salsa Recipe

Transport yourself back to the sunny 90s with this vibrant and authentic Arizona salsa recipe! Inspired by a friend's mom, this salsa recipe has been a family favorite for decades. Enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors—perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. This recipe is easily adaptable: use fresh tomatoes for the ultimate garden-fresh taste, or conveniently substitute with canned tomatoes for a quick weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 41 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom Ellis Salsa

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How to Make Mom Ellis Salsa

  1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, tomatoes, lime juice, and salt.
  3. If using fresh tomatoes, roughly chop them before adding to the bowl. If using canned tomatoes, drain them well before adding.
  4. Gently stir all ingredients to combine.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño for desired heat.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld (longer is better!). Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g