Santa Maria Salsa Recipe

Fire up the grill! This vibrant Santa Maria Salsa, inspired by Cooking Light magazine, is the perfect zesty companion to grilled tri-tip, fish tacos, or even chips. A quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh flavors, this salsa is ready in minutes and tastes even better after chilling. Get ready for a taste of sunshine!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 44.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Santa Maria Salsa

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How to Make Santa Maria Salsa

  1. Drain one 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the drained diced tomatoes, one 15-ounce can of undrained diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g