Paleo Blender Salsa

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Bright, smoky, and ready in minutes, this salsa comes together right in the blender with fire-roasted tomatoes forming a deep, charred base. Jalapeño and garlic bring real heat and punch, while fresh cilantro and a good squeeze of lime juice keep everything tasting green and vibrant. A few pulses is all it takes to land that perfect texture — broken down enough to be smooth, but still a little chunky so every scoop has bite. A touch of cumin rounds out the flavor with warmth, and a pinch of salt brings it all into balance. It keeps well in the fridge for a handful of days, making it an easy staple to have on hand for dipping, topping, or spooning over just about anything. Simple, fresh ingredients make this a natural fit for a Paleo kitchen.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
Mutti Parma Organic Diced Tomatoes in Organic Tomato Puree Cento® Chef's Diced Tomatoes
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Chef's tip
Regular diced tomatoes are not fire-roasted, so the dish will be less smoky.
1 jalapeño, roughly chopped (seeds removed for mild, kept for hot)
¼ medium white onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Coconut sugar has a mild caramel flavor, and baked goods come out a little darker and slightly less sweet.

Instructions

1
Add the fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices), jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and sugar to a blender.
2
Pulse 8–10 times until the salsa is smooth with a slightly chunky texture — the onion and jalapeño should be fully broken down but the salsa should not be completely liquefied.

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