Description
A vibrant, halal-friendly salsa made with fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilies, jalapeños, and lime juice. Perfect for dipping, tacos, or burritos, this chunky blend balances heat, acidity, and smoky Tex-Mex spices for a restaurant-quality alternative.
Ingredients
14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
10 oz Original Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (contains vinegar)
2 teaspoons diced jalapeño peppers (adjust for heat)
½ small yellow onion (thickly sliced)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 minced garlic cloves)
½ teaspoon sugar (optional, see notes)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 2–3 fresh coriander leaves)
2 teaspoons lime juice (can substitute lemon juice)
Instructions
Drain tomatoes and Rotel mixture in a colander for 10-15 minutes, shaking to remove excess liquid.
In a blender or food processor, combine drained tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, garlic powder, sugar (if needed), salt, cumin, and cilantro.
Pulse in 5-second intervals until mixture is chunky but moderately smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and firm the texture.
Notes
Use Rotel with no pork-alcohol, which contains green chilies and vinegar; verify label for compliance.
For a smokier flavor, substitute the jalapeños with roasted poblano peppers.
Replace fresh coriander for lemon-cilantro variation.
Chill for longer to enhance firmness; store in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
Halal合规由于不含猪肉和酒精成分。
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: SNACKS
- Method: Raw preparation
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg