
Chilean Salsa
by Valentina Rojas
This authentic Chilean Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that easily outshines store-bought varieties. Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a kick of serrano or jalapeño peppers, it is perfect for dipping tortilla chips or topping your favorite dishes.
Total Time
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy

Simple Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 8 Servings
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6garlic cloves, peeled
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2green serrano chilies or jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped (I use one of each)
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1 1/2 teaspoonssea salt or kosher salt
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6medium ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
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1 cupfinely chopped sweet Spanish onion or vidalia onion
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1 tablespoonminced fresh cilantro
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1/2 teaspoondried oregano
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1/4-1/2 cupvegetable oil
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2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar
Time
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Preparation Time15 mins
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Cooking Time0 mins
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Total Time15 mins
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Method
- In a mortar, crush the garlic, chile peppers, and salt and make a paste, using a circular motion with the pestle.
- Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Notes:
Original author note: After trying this salsa, it is hard to go back to store-bought salsa. I could eat my weight in this stuff, along with tortilla chips. Yum!!
Serving info: Total recipe: 1070g / 480ml · Yields 8 portions · Portion size: 134g / 60ml
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 92 | 123 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 4.9 | 6.5 | 2% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.5 | 3.4 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.2 | 1.7 | 6% |
| Protein (g) | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2% |
| Total fat (g) | 8.0 | 10.7 | 14% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.3 | 1.7 | 9% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 4.5 | 6.1 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 1.8 | 2.4 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 331 | 443 | 19% |
| Calcium (mg) | 14 | 18 | 1% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2% |
| Potassium (mg) | 199 | 266 | 6% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 14.3 | 19.1 | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Garlic, raw — 18g — Garlic, raw — USDA
- Jalapeno, raw — 30g — Peppers, jalapeno, raw — USDA
- Salt — 9g — Salt, table — USDA
- Tomatoes, raw — 738g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA
- Onion, raw — 160g — Onions, sweet, raw — USDA
- Cilantro, raw — 1g — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — USDA
- Vegetable oil — 84g — Oil, vegetable, generic — USDA
- Red wine vinegar — 30g — Vinegar, red wine — USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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