Summer Cilantro Salsa Recipe

Name: Summer Cilantro Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons olive oil (or vegetable oil); ⅛ cup water; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 4 garlic heads, diced; 1 small green pepper, cut chunky; 1 medium red onion, cut chunky; 1 bunch cilantro (approx 1 cup, packed loose); 5 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 12-1 red bell pepper (or any hot pepper, to taste)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
⅛ cup water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 garlic heads, diced
1 small green pepper, cut chunky
1 medium red onion, cut chunky
1 bunch cilantro (approx 1 cup, packed loose)
5 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped
12-1 red bell pepper (or any hot pepper, to taste)

1
Blend one tomato, half the tomato paste, and the water in an electric blender or food processor until you have a somewhat chunky greenish mixture; set aside.
2
In a pot (I use a wok), brown the garlic, half the onion, and cumin, being careful not to burn the spice.
3
Add the cilantro mix and the salt.
4
Stir.
5
Reduce heat.
6
Add tomato, green pepper and remaining red onion.
7
Stir.
8
Add hot pepper, finely sliced, to taste.
9
Warning: the seeds are the hottest part, so beware.
10
Add remaining tomato paste.
11
Reduce heat (to about 1 or 2 on your stove top dial).
12
Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, until the salsa has reached a desired consistency.
13
Can be served hot or chilled, with tortillas, as a chicken marinade, whatever you want!
14
Will serve about 6 hungry snackers, and is perfect with a cold beer on a hot sunny day.

328

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons olive oil (or vegetable oil), ⅛ cup water, and more.

Yes, Summer Cilantro Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Cilantro Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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