Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa
Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa blends blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, and jalapeños with fresh cilantro and lime for a bright, smoky kick. It’s smooth yet vibrant, balancing gentle sweetness with heat and citrus. Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a zippy topper for weekend gatherings and game-day spreads.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush it with olive oil.
- 2
Arrange the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet and continue broiling until the vegetables are charred, about 5 minutes more. Let cool slightly.
- 4
Squeeze the garlic from the skins and discard the skins.
- 5
Blend the tomatoes, onion, peeled garlic, jalapeños, any juices from the baking sheet, cilantro leaves, lime juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, and oregano in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until the flavors meld, at least 2 hours. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 17.99 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 3.21 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.59 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.77 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 28.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 42.33 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.26 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa is made with 11 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Dried Oregano, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 17.99 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Dried Oregano, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 17.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa healthy?
- Charred Cherry Tomato Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 17.99 calories and 0.4 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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