{"id":2990,"date":"2019-03-27T04:51:25","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T04:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpletasty.recipes\/?p=2990"},"modified":"2019-12-06T12:17:42","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T12:17:42","slug":"salsa-recipe-10-ingredients-ready-in-10-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpletasty.recipes\/salsa-recipe-10-ingredients-ready-in-10-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Salsa Recipe: 10 Ingredients Ready In 10 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Salsa is one sauce that can be bought in the grocery store or made at home. At the grocery store, they have chunky or spicy. When it comes to the texture of salsa, everyone has their own taste. While some people like chunky and spicy salsa, others might want a light and flavorful salsa without the spice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to get the right kind of salsa that a person likes, it is best to try to make it at home. It may take trial and error to get it right, but once a person has the right ingredients and tools, it can be done. In fact, some people claim that their salsa tastes much better than the store brand. When making salsa at home, a person will know exactly what ingredients are put in it. With store brand salsa, there are mysterious ingredients in them. It will only take 10 minutes and 10 ingredients to make homemade salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. One 28 ounces can of whole peeled tomatoes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is the first and most important ingredient to use when making salsa because the tomatoes are the base of the salsa. Canned whole tomatoes have a better taste as well. When it\u2019s time to chop them up in the blender, there won\u2019t be a thin consistency. There will still be pieces of tomato left. It doesn\u2019t matter what brand of whole peeled tomatoes are bought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole can of tomatoes will be used, including the juice, so there is no draining needed. The juice gives it the added flavor. When it\u2019s time to blend, the tomatoes won\u2019t go in alone. There will be other ingredients added before any blending is started. Another tip to remember when using whole canned tomatoes is to not chop up the tomatoes. Just throw them in the way they come out of the can. The blender will do all of the chopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. One cup of cilantro is needed to make the homemade salsa. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When measuring the cilantro, just pack it in a measuring cup to make it look like a cup. There is no need to cut the cilantro. One bunch of cilantro should be enough to fill the measuring cup. Dump it into the blender with the whole peeled tomatoes. When eating cilantro, a person doesn\u2019t have to feel guilty because it\u2019s low in calories and has no cholesterol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no need to taste the cilantro before making the salsa because it may not have a good taste. In fact, some people say it tastes like soap, but once it\u2019s mixed in with the other ingredients, it will not taste like that at all. Once it\u2019s mixed with the other ingredients, a person may wonder why he or she didn\u2019t use cilantro before because he or she will love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. One half of sweet Vidalia onion <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Should be chopped and dumped onto the other ingredients in the blender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to making this salsa, any kind of onion can be used. Just use whatever onion is available and what a person likes. One person might like yellow while another prefers red. If the salsa is going to just be eaten by household members, a person can just use the onion that is normally used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When making the salsa for friends, just use any onion. Whoever is making the salsa can choose whichever kind of onion he or she wants. When chopping the onion up and placing it in the measuring up, make sure that once it\u2019s dumped into the blender every piece of the onion gets inside. Onion likes to stick onto the cutting board and a person wants all of the flavors to be in the salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. One jalapeno pepper needs to be chopped up. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When chopping up the jalapeno peppers, the seeds and membrane should be removed before placing them in the blender. Now, the seeds can be added to the salsa once it\u2019s blended. This is only if a person wants to add a little spice to the salsa. Even without the seeds, it won\u2019t be spicy. It\u2019s really up to how spicy a person wants the salsa to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, extra jalapeno peppers can be chopped and added to the salsa later to add more kick to it. Jalapeno peppers eaten by itself can be hot to some people. There is no need to be daring and try it. Make sure when purchasing jalapeno peppers that they are fresh. They should have a glossy shine to them and not be withered. The calories in jalapeno peppers are low and contain a high percentage of Vitamin C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Two clove garlic should be added on top of the other ingredients in the blender. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The clove garlic doesn\u2019t need to be chopped or peeled. Just dump them both into the blender. Garlic has many health benefits, such as helping with high blood pressure and cholesterol. It has also been reported that it reduces the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlic may make a person have bad breath, but once it\u2019s added into the salsa, the thought of bad breath will be the last thing he or she will think about. In fact, it will make a person want to eat more and more of it and make the salsa over and over again. By now, the ingredients that are inside the blender should be making a person hungry, but there are a few more ingredients that need to be added to make this salsa recipe complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. A half teaspoon of salt needs to be placed into the blender. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once the ingredients are blended, more salt can be added once it\u2019s tasted, but try to limit how much salt is added since it\u2019s full of sodium. If someone else besides the person who is making the salsa is on a restricted diet, the amount of salt added to the mixture should be limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make sure that not a lot of salt is added, use a measuring spoon to pour out the right amount. There is no need to guess when it comes to salt. If too much is added, the salsa will be ruined and a person will have to start all over again. Just taste it and move on. Since the salsa will be served with chips, the chips itself more than likely will have salt in them. So, the teaspoon of salt should be more than enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. A half of the teaspoon of cumin is the next ingredient to add to the mixture. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cumin has many health benefits, such as helping with diabetes and weight loss. It doesn\u2019t have that many calories just like most of the ingredients needed to make the salsa. It is a good source of iron as well. When it comes to cumin, only what is requested is only what\u2019s needed. Adding too much of anything will ruin the salsa as stated before. Cumin has a smoky flavor to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not hot, but once it\u2019s mixed into the salsa, a person will understand why it was needed. It won\u2019t make the salsa spicy, unless additional ingredients are wanted, such as hot sauce. With the last few ingredients needed to make the salsa the best at home, no additional spices will really be needed. The salsa will be perfect just the way it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. A half of teaspoon of granulated sugar <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is the last of the few ingredients needed to make the salsa complete. Just like salt, only use what is required in the salsa recipe. Only add more if needed. The salsa doesn\u2019t need to be too sweet. Just taste it and if it needs more, just add what is needed. Always use a measuring spoon when pouring sugar into the blender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person doesn\u2019t want to eyeball it and make the mistake of pouring almost the entire bag of sugar into the mixture. The salsa recipe only takes 10 minutes. By having the right measuring utensils, a person can measure everything out and be done with the salsa in no time. This recipe is kid-friendly, so adding too much sugar may be bad for kids to eat. Some parents are particular when it comes to how much sugar their child consumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. One lime is the last ingredient needed to start blending the salsa together. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When using the lime, cut it in half and squeeze the juice out. If the lime has seeds, try to avoid getting them inside of the mixture. To make it easier, use a squeezer to squeeze all of the juice out of both halves of the limes and to avoid any seeds. Once the lime juice is mixed in with the rest of the ingredients, use a spatula to get all of the ingredients together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some ingredients may be to the side. This is to ensure that is everything is blended evenly. Blend the mixture for one second each time until the right consistency is desired. With a clean spoon, taste the salsa to make sure it\u2019s what is desired. If more of something is needed like salt or sugar, this is the time to add it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Grab some tortilla chips and dip them into the salsa and enjoy. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to tortilla chips, any kind will do. It\u2019s up to the person when it comes to what kind of tortilla chips he or she wants to serve. Doritos can be used if regular tortilla chips don\u2019t do it. Doritos will add that extra spice that a person may be looking for without adding any additional ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The salsa can be poured into a bowl and served to family and friends. Other ingredients can be placed on the side or added into the salsa, such as hot sauce or the jalapeno seeds that were taken out earlier. The salsa by itself is just fine. It\u2019s not too spicy. It is the right consistency and can be made over and over again. It requires no cooking, just some simple tools that are already in the kitchen. It only takes 10 minutes to enjoy fresh homemade salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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