Pioneer Woman Salsa Recipe
Salsa, meaning “sauce” in Spanish, has deep roots in Mexican cuisine, dating back to the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. Traditionally made with tomatoes, chili peppers, and spices, salsa has countless variations today, ranging from smooth restaurant-style blends to chunky pico de gallo. The Pioneer Woman’s version is a restaurant-style salsa—smooth, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Whole canned tomatoes (2 cans, 14 oz each, with juice)
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Fresh tomatoes (2 medium, chopped)
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Onion (½ medium, roughly chopped)
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Jalapeño (1, seeded for less heat or with seeds for spicier flavor)
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Garlic (3 cloves)
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Fresh cilantro (1 cup, loosely packed)
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Lime juice (2 tbsp, freshly squeezed)
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Sugar (1 tsp, optional, to balance acidity)
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Salt (1 tsp, adjust to taste)
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Ground cumin (½ tsp, optional)
Instructions
Roughly chop onions, garlic, jalapeño, and tomatoes.
In a food processor, add canned tomatoes (with juice), fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt, and cumin. Pulse until desired consistency—smooth for restaurant-style or leave slightly chunky for a rustic salsa.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice. If too spicy, add extra tomato to balance.
For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, or eggs.
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