Jul 17 2026
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Side Salsa Recipe

Inspired by Casa Azul
Time30m
Serves6

Fresh salsa options: Pico De Gallo (tomato, onion, cilantro, lime), Molcajete (charred tomato, onion, garlic, lime, cilantro), or Taquera (smoked guajillo pepper, pineapple, tomato).

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Ingredients

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Pico De Gallo

Molcajete

Taquera

Method

Pico De Gallo

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.

  2. 2

    Mix

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve fresh.

Molcajete

  1. 4

    Char Ingredients

    Char the tomatoes and onion on a grill or skillet until slightly blackened.

  2. 5

    Blend

    In a molcajete or blender, combine the charred tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro. Mash or blend to desired consistency.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve fresh.

Taquera

  1. 7

    Prepare Guajillo Pepper

    Remove seeds from the guajillo peppers and soak in hot water until softened.

  2. 8

    Blend

    In a blender, combine softened guajillo peppers, diced pineapple, and tomatoes. Blend until smooth.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve fresh.

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