Description
This Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa is smoky, sweet, and tangy—made by roasting cherry tomatoes with onion, garlic, and jalapeño, then blending with lime and cilantro. Perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, wraps, burritos, or grain bowls, it’s bold, versatile, and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- 1 small red onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 large jalapeño, halved (seeds removed for mild salsa)
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Roast vegetables: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet and spread cherry tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and salt. Roast 25–30 minutes until tomatoes burst and edges are charred. Cool 5 minutes.
- Blend: Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add lime juice, cumin, and cilantro. Blend until smooth or pulse for a chunky texture.
- Taste and adjust: Add more salt, lime, or jalapeño as needed. For extra heat, add another pepper or chili flakes.
- Serve or store: Enjoy warm or chilled with chips, tacos, or wraps. Store in the fridge up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
- Roast vegetables until caramelized for the best smoky flavor.
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for a colorful twist.
- Skip cilantro or swap with parsley or green onion if preferred.
- Add roasted serrano or chipotle for a spicier salsa.
- Pulse instead of fully blending for a chunky version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Condiment
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa, Salsa made with roasted cherry tomatoes, Fresh cherry tomato recipes, Easy homemade salsa, Smoky tomato salsa, Chunky roasted tomato dip