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    Home » Salsas » 5-Minute Salsa

    5-Minute Salsa

    Published: Jun 7, 2015 · Modified: Jan 19, 2022 by Dora S. · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Have you ever found that you are making dinner and you realize you don't have salsa? In a Mexican household this could almost be considered a sin. It doesn't matter what's for dinner, you need salsa! This is where this salsa comes in. It takes 5 minutes to make, no really, 5 minutes. It's so simple I don't know why I hadn't thought about it myself. The recipe for 5-minute salsa is from my new brother-in-law, Polo. His grandmother used to make this when there was a salsa emergency and she also used it to flavor her arroz a la mexicana. This salsa is fresh, tangy, spicy and   just a bit sweet. It is a great way to use up your summer tomatoes.

    Two small brown bowls of tomato salsa on a teal towel next to blue tortilla chips.

    Polo married my little sister Gaby, the baby of the family. They have been married for 7 months now, but let me tell you, they really do love each other. It's so nice to see a newlywed couple going through their first hardships, and adjusting to life with each other. You can just feel the love, you know, not like us "old" married couples that have kids in diapers who are in survival mode and have been sleep deprived for about 6 years now. At first I kind of felt jealous I guess, like Polo was taking my sister away from me, but I suspect Polo will soon conquer our hearts just like he conquered hers.

    When you welcome someone new into the family, you begin to share and integrate your beliefs and traditions. That's why I'm very happy to introduce you to Polo in the most perfect way, a recipe. Hopefully as we get to know him, he will share more of his family recipes with us.

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    I also want to take this opportunity to promote Polo and Gaby's dental practice, Nu-Life Dental Clinic in Monterrey, Mexico. If you live near the border with Texas I recommend you check them out. They have affordable prices and great service. Gaby is an orthodontist and Polo is a DDS (doctor in dental surgery) with a specialty in endodontics. The practice offers orthodontic, endodontic, periodontal, and restorative services. (I just had to look all those up, so don't feel bad if you have no idea what I'm talking about.) They're good at their jobs, and they will take care of you. If you live in Monterrey you definitely have to go see them. Here they are, aren't they cute.

    Two dentists in white coats.

    That ebook I've been working on is almost done, so be sure to subscribe a the top right so you can be the first to get it. Also don't forget to follow me on pinterest. I have tons of vegan recipes on there. Enjoy!

    The Recipe: 5-minute salsa

    You can add some garlic, onion, and cilantro for extra flavor.

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    5-Minute Salsa

    Have you ever found that you are making dinner and you realize you don't have salsa? In a Mexican household this could almost be considered a sin. This is where this salsa comes in. It takes 5 minutes to make, no really, 5 minutes.
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    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 23kcal
    Author: Dora Stone

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tomatoes roma
    • 1 Serrano peppers
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    Instructions

    • Grate the tomatoes, using the large holes on your grater, into a bowl.
    • Grate the serranos into the same bowl using the small holes in the grater. Mix well.
    • Season with salt and pepper.

    Notes

    To increase spiciness, add more serranos. You can also grate some garlic in there, add cilantro, or get creative and add as many ingredients as you like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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