30 Second Salsa
This 30-second salsa is one of those “wait…that’s it?” recipes that somehow delivers bold flavor with almost no effort. It’s just a can of Rotel, one jalapeño, a handful of cilantro, a chunk of yellow onion, a few cloves of garlic, fresh lemon juice, and salt. Toss it all in the blender and you’re done. No roasting, no simmering, no complicated steps. And yet, it comes out tasting bright, fresh, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat.If you’re from the Dallas area, this will immediately remind you of that iconic salsa from Mi Cocina. It has that same smooth texture and bold, zippy flavor that somehow keeps you going back for just one more chip…until the bowl is gone. It’s the kind of recipe you make once and then never stop making because it’s faster than running to the store and better than anything you’ll find in a jar.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 28 ounce can Rotel tomatoes ( like Medium, but choose your preference)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 yellow onion, peeled
- 1 jalapeno (chop off top, and de-seed for milder flavor)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients as needed. Remove peels from garlic and onion, and chop top off of jalapeno.
- I cut the onion in half to fit it in my blender, but cutting it smaller isn't necessary.
- Add all ingredients to your blender.
- Blend on high for about 10-12 seconds, depending on your blender.
- Serve with chips and enjoy!