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Salsa for One!

Salsa for one!

Enjoy fresh and flavorful single serving salsa with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. This quick and easy homemade salsa is perfect for one or two people and ready in minutes!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes quartered
  • ¼ small onion cut into large chunks
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ small jalapeño -seeds removed and coarsely chopped OPTIONAL- seeds removed and coarsely chopped

    add the rest of the jalapeño if more spice is needed

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • Gather Equipment
  • Prepare the ingredients
  • Once all ingredients are cut into small pieces, Place all the ingredients in a food processor.
  • Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • If the salsa is too watery, you can strain it to remove excess liquid.
  • Eat with Chips and Enjoy!

Notes

Notes
Use the freshest ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro make a big difference.
Don’t puree the salsa: Keep some texture for the best results.
Adjust the heat: Add more or less jalapeno based on your spice preference.
Tweak the flavors: Add more lime juice or salt to suit your taste.
Let it sit: If you have time, let the salsa sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
No food processor? No problem: You can use a blender or chop everything finely by hand.
Add a pinch of sugar: If you find the salsa too acidic, a pinch of sugar can balance it out.
Strain if watery: If the salsa is too watery, strain half of it to remove some liquid.

Simple Side Salad

 

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 1-2 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 5-6 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup croutons
  • 1-2 tablespoons Caesar or ranch dressing or to taste
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese if using Caesar dressing

Instructions

  • Prepare the Ingredients:
  • Romaine Lettuce: Rinse 1-2 leaves, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Rinse and cut 5-6 cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Cucumber: Slice 1/4 of a cucumber into rounds or half-moons.
  • Assemble the Salad:
  • In a bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
  • Top with 1/4 cup of croutons.
  • Add Dressing:
  • Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of your preferred dressing over the salad.
  • Toss gently to coat.
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese if you're using Caesar dressing.
  • Serve:
  • Enjoy your fresh single-serving salad right away!