Grilled Salsa

By
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated on 07/18/21
Grilled Salsa

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
18 Calories
1g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 32
Amount per serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 8mg 39%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

No store bought salsa can compete with a fresh homemade salsa. The ingredients for this salsa get fired up on the grill to add great flavor and make a really great salsa.

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Ingredients

  • 8 medium tomatoes, halved and stems removed

  • 1 large onion, peeled and halved

  • 2 jalapeño peppers

  • 3 Anaheim peppers

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 3/10 ml salt

  • 1 1/4 tsp, ground black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Combine olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large resealable bag. Add onion and tomatoes. Gently turn to coat.

  3. Place onions, cut side down on a preheated grill over a medium fire. Grill until they start to brown.

  4. Add tomatoes. Grill tomatoes until the skin can be lifted off easily.

  5. Remove tomatoes and onions from grill.

  6. Finely chop and add remaining ingredients.

  7. Refrigerate until cool.

Tip

Salsa will stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.