Delicious Taqueria Style Creamy Jalapeno Salsa to Spice Up Dips
This Taqueria Style Creamy Jalapeno Salsa packs a flavorful punch and is perfect for enhancing dips.
Equipment
- Blender
- food processor
Ingredients
For the Salsa
- 3-4 pieces Fresh jalapeno peppers Remove seeds for milder salsa.
- 1 cup Sour cream Adds creaminess.
- ½ cup Mayonnaise Provides smooth texture.
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro Chopped.
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice Provides zest.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds earthiness.
- ½ teaspoon Salt To taste.
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
- 1-2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeno juice Optional, adds heat.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Wash 3 to 4 fresh jalapeno peppers thoroughly. Remove the stems and seeds if desired for milder salsa.
- In a blender, combine prepared jalapenos and pickled jalapeno juice. Add 1 cup of sour cream, ½ cup of mayonnaise, and ¼ cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper to the blender.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then blend briefly to mix any additional ingredients.
- Transfer the salsa to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir the salsa before serving and enjoy it with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. This salsa improves in flavor after a day in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!