Grilled Tomato Salsa

Roasted tomatoes have a distinctly sweet flavor that mixes wonderfully with red onion, chile peppers and spices in this tasty salsa. Serve with tortilla chips or on your favorite Mexican dishes!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 20 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 4 large ripe tomatoes, halved and seeded
• 2 red chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the broiler.

Step 2

Arrange tomatoes on a medium baking sheet. Checking frequently and turning occasionally, broil tomatoes until darkened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a small, sealed container to cool, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove and discard tomato skins. Chop tomatoes and place in a medium bowl. Mix in red onion, garlic, red chile peppers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and allow to stand about 1 hour before serving.