Rick's Salsa Recipe

A vibrant and zesty salsa recipe inspired by a local Mexican restaurant! This recipe features a surprising twist—garlic powder instead of fresh garlic—and a touch of red wine vinegar that adds a delightful complexity. Even vinegar-haters will love this fresh, flavorful salsa, perfect for tacos, chips, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality salsa!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 13.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rick's Salsa

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How to Make Rick's Salsa

  1. Finely chop the onion and jalapeno pepper. Remove seeds from the jalapeno for less heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped onion, jalapeno, lime juice, red wine vinegar, cilantro, and salt.
  3. Add the garlic powder and mix well.
  4. Roughly chop 1/3 of the tomatoes. Puree the remaining 2/3 in a blender until smooth.
  5. Add both the chopped and pureed tomatoes to the bowl with the onion mixture.
  6. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it sits, the better it tastes!
  8. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats or fish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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