This Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa Recipe is packed with fire-roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and a hint of smoky jalapeño heat.
I love making homemade salsa from cherry tomatoes when I have way too many in the summer. I usually make a fresh cherry tomato salsa that is similar to a pico de gallo, but I also really love this roasted cherry tomato salsa.
Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa Ingredients
You’ll need an onion – either white or red – garlic cloves, jalapeños, fresh cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, cumin, cayenne, oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice. (And a little olive oil.)
You’ll also need a food processor, mini chopper, or blender and a baking sheet.
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Char the Veggies
Char the vegetables under the broiler – leaving the peel on the tomatoes and peppers – and with the onions in big chunks.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the veggies to cool slightly. The tomatoes will burst with really hot liquid if you don’t allow them to cool.
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Blend it Up!
Next, slice open the jalapeños and remove the seeds and membranes. Add them to a food processor (or blender) with the onions and garlic, then lightly chop them.
Then add the tomatoes, cumin, lime juice, oregano, and cilantro and blend until smooth.
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Now, We Wait!
Transfer the salsa to an airtight container. For the best flavor, allow the salsa to sit in the fridge for at least an hour, but longer – 2-3 hours – will allow the flavor to develop the most.
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Add the Salt and Lime
Taste the salsa, then add the salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Stir and taste the salsa again. Adjust the seasoning as needed – depending on the sweetness or tartness of the tomatoes, I’ve found that I sometimes have to adjust the lime, salt, or pepper to balance it out.
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Serve Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa!
Serve the salsa with tortilla chips, tacos, or nachos!
If you don’t want it roasted, you can leave it fresh as well…
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