Make Ahead

Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa

August 17, 2009
5
4 Ratings
  • Serves 4 as a snack
Author Notes

I made this up for a last minute margarita party. I wanted something fresh and simple (and not green) to serve alongside guacamole and salsa verde. This is what I came up with, based on what I had on hand. It's become a favorite. —Meredith Shanley

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Ingredients
  • 1 bunch Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 poblano pepper, halved and seeded
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeno, diced
  • 1 handful cilantro, roughly chopped
  • zest of half an orange
  • juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat broiler while you are chopping your ingredients
  2. Spread cherry tomatoes and poblano pepper on a baking sheet, roast under broiler until soft and lightly charred, turning once, about 7 minutes
  3. Remove from broiler, allow to cool about 20 minutes
  4. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, pulse with an immersion blender until combined but still slightly chunky. Check for seasoning. Serve with chips, tacos, fajitas, or over grilled meats or fish.
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2 Reviews

Kay August 19, 2016
One bunch equates roughly to?? 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes?
LizC September 4, 2011
Just made this. It's great!