This restaurant-style salsa is quick n easy. All you need are a few minutes of you time and a handful of ingredients which are readily available in your pantry!  The freshness of the tomatoes, the zestiness of the lime clubbed with the heat from the jalapenos and the aroma of the cilantro, together balance the flavors very well and tastes just like the restaurant version.

Why homemade Salsa?

The thought of making homemade salsa started after noticing my son going crazy over chips and salsa whenever we visit Mexican restaurants. I mean, how could I blame him, we all love it, right? And when he started asking for the same at home too, I used to give him store bought salsa initially. But watching how he used to drink & gulp it (lol, I donno what else to say), it made me concerned about the quality of store-bought ones and the preservatives present for longer shelf life, not to mention the high amount of salt and sugar added for taste. That was the moment I finally decided to try my hand on a homemade version. And trust me, that was the right decision and never have I turned back to store bought salsa again. Also, I can’t be happier watching my son savor mommy’s homemade salsa!

Is Salsa Healthy?

Yes, tomato being the main ingredient of Salsa, it is an excellent source of Vitamin C with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Salsa is also low in calories, helps with digestion, boosts your immune system and promotes heart health.

How to store?

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an air tight container for up to a week. I do not recommend freezing salsa as it is best enjoyed when freshly made without any preservatives.

Interested in other Mexican food recipes? Check these out:

1. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
2. Crispy Fish Tacos
3. Salmon Tacos with Avocado crema
4. Easy Homemade Guacamole

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Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa

Quick and Easy Homemade Salsa, made with a few simple ingredients! Top your salads, tacos & fajitas,or enjoy as a dip with your favorite tortilla chips.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword homemade salsa, mexican, salsa

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 7

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 1 can diced / crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz
• 2 fresh tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 handful of cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ of a medium sized onion
• Salt (as required)

Instructions

• Blend all the ingredients together and check for the seasoning.
• Allow it to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

1. You can remove the seeds of the jalapenos to make it less spicy.
2. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.

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If your New Year resolution is to look out for healthy swaps to your usual favorites, then this Air Fried Cauliflower Steaks is a great option. This recipe is inspired by the classic Chicken Parmesan, having replaced the chicken with Cauliflower. It’s a vegetarian low carb meal which requires minimum effort and is so tasty that meat eaters would love it too.

Cauliflower is a house favorite vegetable, although we mostly end up making an Indo-Chinese style Manchurian or a simple Indian style stir fry with potatoes. But they all require rice or roti as a carb side to go with. Recently we started looking out for low carb meal options and have experimented various recipes, of which my husband loves a very few. Among them, these air fried cauliflower steaks were a huge hit.

The recipe needs fewer ingredients; some basic spices, olive oil, cheese and marinara sauce. Since its Italian inspired, marinara sauce and cheese play an important role to enhance the flavors unlike the regular “boring dried cauliflower”.

How to cut the cauliflower steak?

1. Use a small knife to first cut all the leaves, keeping the core intact.
2. Using a big knife (like a Chef’s knife), slice the cauliflower into half by cutting it in the center.
3. Hold each half vertically and carefully slice 1-inch steaks.

This recipe would still work if you don’t have a full head of cauliflower or if you couldn’t slice the cauliflower into steak cuts. You can use the florets and apply the sauce and top with cheese, which tastes equally good. Just make sure to cut the bigger florets in half so that they cook evenly.

Interested in other Air Fryer recipes? Check this out:

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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Air Fried Cauliflower Steaks

Italian inspired Cauliflower Steaks with Marinara Sauce and Cheese… A Delicious Low Carb Dinner for your busy Weeknights!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword air fried, cauliflower, parmesan cauliflower

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 1 cauliflower head
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup Marinara sauce
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
• Parsley (chopped, to garnish)

Instructions

• Slice the cauliflower into 1 inch steak cuts.
• In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, pepper and salt, to prepare the marinade.
• Brush the marinade on both sides of the cauliflower steaks, and Air Fry for 10-12 mins at 375 degree F, flipping them halfway through the cook. Check the steaks with a fork for tender softness to ensure they are cooked well.
• Once cooked, remove the steaks from the Air Fryer and spoon 1-2 tbsp of marinara sauce on each steak. Top them with equal parts of Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
• Air fry again for 2-3 mins until the cheese is melted and brown. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot.

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