Roasted tomato mint salsa is based on the same salsa Tacolicious serves each guest when they arrive at the restaurant. It’s been my go-to salsa for years!
- A minty twist on a classic salsa Roasted tomato mint salsa is based on the salsa Tacolicious serves each guest when they arrive at the restaurant. Grab yourself a copy of their cookbook here.
- If you like this recipe, try my La Victoria Orange Sauce.
INGREDIENTS
Simple, fresh ingredients are combined to create a truly delicious salsa. The simplest way to make homemade salsa is to chop up fresh tomatoes, onion, and cilantro with a squeeze of lime. This roasted tomato mini salsa requires you to roast the veggies, which brings out a smokier flavor compared to a fresh pico de gallo. Mint really makes this salsa by adding a unique flavor that is hard to place but highly addictive!
Ingredients
- Roma tomatoes
- Yellow onion
- Jalapeno
- Rice wine vinegar
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh mint
- Kosher salt
Instructions
Step 1: Line a rimmed backing sheet with aluminum foil. Position a rack on the top level of the oven, about 4 inches from the broiler and turn on high. Place the tomato halves cut side down, the onion slices and the chiles on the baking sheet. Broil for 12 minutes until vegetables are a bit charred. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
Step 2: In a food processor, combine the roasted vegetables and any juice from the pan with the vinegar, cilantro, mint, and salt.
Step 3: Pulse until the mixture is almost smooth. If necessary, add up to ¼ cup of water to achieve a consistency similar to a think soup.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Aside from a cutting board and knife, you’ll need a sheet pan to roast the veggies and a food processor to bring everything together.
Food processor: All of the ingredients are pulsed in a food processor to bring them together to the right consistency. I would not advise putting this recipe in a blender as it will likely make this more of a liquid.
Sheet pan: A quarter sheet pan should be big enough to roast all of the veggies on. I have found quarter sheet pans to be my most used in the kitchen. The smaller size makes it easy to roast small batches with ease.
FAQ
Rice wine vinegar has a mellow, smooth, and naturally sweet flavor profile. White vinegar can be used instead for a more tangy bite. Apple cider vinegar also works, but will add a more sour taste.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Tacolicious roasted tomato mint salsa
- Total Time: 24
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This roasted tomato salsa gets a surprising bite of freshness from the mint.
Ingredients
6 small Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
½ large yellow onion, sliced into ½-inch-thick rounds
1 small jalapeno, stemmed
¼ cup rice wine vinegar (see notes)
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons packed chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Line a rimmed backing sheet with aluminum foil.
- Position a rack on the top level of the oven, about 4 inches from the broiler and turn on high.
- Place the tomato halves cut side down, the onion slices and the chiles on the baking sheet. Broil for 12 minutes until vegetables are a bit charred. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted vegetables and any juice from the pan with the vinegar, cilantro, mint, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is almost smooth. If necessary, add up to ¼ cup of water to achieve a consistency similar to a think soup.
Notes
Vinegar: Rice wine vinegar has a mellow, smooth, and naturally sweet flavor profile. White vinegar can be used instead for a more tangy bite. Apple cider vinegar also works, but will add a more sour taste.
- Prep Time: 12
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
I’ve never been to tacolicious, but I tried this and the orange sauce and all my friends said it was delicious!
really good recipe. I like the addition of the mint.