Description
Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa is a vibrant, fresh dip that combines the rich flavors of roasted cherry tomatoes, zesty jalapeños, and aromatic herbs for a delightful taste sensation. This easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and offers the perfect accompaniment for tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or even as a salad dressing. The beautiful color and burst of flavor make it an irresistible addition to any gathering or family meal. Customize the heat level to suit your palate by adjusting the jalapeño quantity, and enjoy this healthy salsa as a refreshing snack or side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ¼ white onion
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed, peeled, and minced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt (plus extra to taste)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (plus extra to taste)
- ⅛ tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro (or to taste)
- 1–2 Roma tomatoes (for topping, optional but so tasty!)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil on high. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare vegetables: slice jalapeños based on desired spice level.
- Spread cherry tomatoes, onion, and jalapeños on the baking sheet. Roast for about 10 minutes until charred.
- Allow veggies to cool slightly; blend in a food processor until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in corn or black beans. Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.