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Easy Mexican Tomato Sauce—Salsa de Jitomate

Quick and easy salsa made in a food processor with garlic, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Author: Letty | @lettyskitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh juicy tomatoes, or 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, or 1 # cherry tomatoes, char-grilled or fresh
  • 1 or 2 serrano chiles seeds removed if desired, char-grilled or not, roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ⅓ cup white or yellow onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅓ cup cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • With the motor of the food processor running, mince the garlic by dropping it through the feed tube. Process until it is very fine. Add the chiles, onion, salt and cilantro. Pulse on and off for 10 to 15 quick pulses. Do not over process--you want your salsa chunky!
  • Serve with tortilla chips, or as an easy condiment for eggs, tacos, or your favorite Mexican food.

Notes

This simple red salsa is best eaten the same day it is made.
If you want it to last longer, or if there is any left, give it a quick cook in a hot skillet with a bit of oil.