Karen’s Roasted Pepper Salsa – Mexican Style

Name: Karen's Roasted Pepper Salsa - Mexican Style
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted peppers - all colors (roasted, or blistered-grilled, medium chop); 1/4 cup ripe tomatoes (medium chop); 1 teaspoon fresh jalapeño (or spicier serrano chiles, minced); 1/4 teaspoon fresh serrano chiles (or to taste; add more if you like spicy! ); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or cilantro, chopped); 1/2 teaspoon lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; 1 pinch fresh cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon spicy ground dried chiles (chipotle or ancho ); 1 pinch natural cane sugar

By Karen Sheer

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May 04, 2016, Updated May 12, 2025

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A quick salsa, perfect for topping your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes

The Flavors:

Colorful Roasted Peppers and Milder Tomatoes team with Lime Juice, Herbs, Fresh Jalapeño and Serrano Chiles. Seasonings include: Dried Ground Chiles 0chipotle or ancho) and cumin. Salt and sugar round out the flavors.

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Top with this simple Roasted Pepper Salsa, (make this ahead too!) which adds color, new textures and bright flavors. The heat content is up to you. Jalapeños offer a subtle heat, while Serrano chiles will add a more forward, spicy kick.