This Salsa Mexicana is an authentic Mexican salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and Serrano chilies.
Salsa Mexicana means Mexican Sauce, and in Mexico it is called salsa de mesa, which means table sauce.
This sauce is an every day, multi-use salsa, and is a staple in Mexican homes.
It is used to accompany dishes such as tacos, quesadillas, Huevos Rancheros, and fried eggs, among others.
And in restaurants it is served as a dip for tortilla chips and used as appetizer.
If you like this salsa, you may also like my salsa roja.
Manage your heat level
For extra spicy salsa, leave in the seeds. For mild salsa, take out the seeds and use only one pepper.
What is the difference between salsa Mexicana other salsas?
Salsa de mesa typically has a smoother consistency with finer chopping or blending while other salsas have a variety of textures and varying ingredients.
For example, pico de gallo is a chopped where salsa verde is green all together.
How to Store
Store this salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Salsa Mexicana
This Salsa Mexicana or salsa de mesa is very easy to make and you can adjust your heat level.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatoes, chopped (450 grams)
- 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 Serrano pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
- salt
Instructions
- Puree the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and pepper in a blender. The sauce will become a pink-green color.
- Heat oil in a pot or a frying pan. When hot, add the content of the blender. Cook until it turns a medium to dark red.
- Turn off the heat and let cook. Add salt to taste.
Notes
- If Serrano peppers are not available, use 1 jalapeño pepper.
- If you want, add about ¼ cup of chopped cilantro.
- Another optional addition is juice from 1 lime.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 153mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g