This easy homemade charred salsa recipe is the perfect way to add some bold and smoky flavors to your favorite dishes! Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Tomatoes: Standard globe tomatoes, plum tomatoes, or Roma tomatoes work well in this recipe. You can even use grape or cherry tomatoes if that is what you have on hand (just use about 16 of them instead of 4). Leave them unpeeled.
Red onion: Red onion adds some spice and sweetness that differs slightly from yellow and white onions when charred, but use what you have.
Garlic: You can char the garlic cloves with papery skins on or off. Just be certain to remove them before blending.
Jalapeño peppers: These mild green chiles grow even more complex in flavor when charred, their grassy notes morphing into something almost fruity and smoky. While it adds some heat, this charred salsa isn't super spicy. Feel free the adjust the amount or even the types of peppers to suit your own palate.
Cilantro: Fresh cilantro helps balance the smokier elements of this salsa, but if you are not a fan of cilantro, feel free to give another green herb like parsley a spin, or simply omit it altogether.
Lime juice: A touch of lime juice adds necessary acidity.
Agave nectar: A touch of sweetness adds some balance to this salsa recipe. You can use maple syrup, honey, or sugar instead if you prefer.
Salt: Like most recipes, salt brings out all the flavors in this vibrant salsa. I find one teaspoon of sea salt to be about perfect but feel free to adjust the amount to taste.
Oregano: Dried oregano adds a delightful subtle hit of flavor.
I love using this torch to make charred salsa!
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