Smoky tomato pepper salsa
Smoky tomato pepper salsa is paprika cherry tomato relish: red onion, coriander, cherry tomatoes, red pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, paprika and a pinch of sugar pulsed chunky. Stop before it becomes puree. Season and serve with chips, eggs or grilled fish.
At a glance
Time: about 10 min · 1 bowl · Difficulty: easy · ≈ 80 kcal per 3 tbsp
Smoky tomato pepper salsa is paprika cherry tomato relish: red onion, coriander, cherry tomatoes, red pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, paprika and a pinch of sugar pulsed chunky. Stop before it becomes puree. Season and serve with chips, eggs or grilled fish.
Ingredients
- 1 small Red Onions
- Bunch Coriander
- 125g Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 Red Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp Paprika
- Pinch Sugar
Steps
- step 1
- Put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until chopped, but not too fine. Pour into a serving bowl and add seasoning and a pinch of sugar.
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Time and temperature
No cook · pulse briefly · rest 10 min for flavors
Nutrition
80 kcal · Protein 1 g · Fat 6 g · Carbs 5 g
3 tablespoons (estimate)
Substitutes
- Paprika → smoked paprika for more smoke
- Cherry tomatoes → ripe Roma
- Red wine vinegar → sherry vinegar
- Coriander → parsley
Storage
Covered fridge 2–3 days. Oil may separate—stir before serving.
FAQ
- How chunky should it be?
- Pulse until chopped, not smooth. Smoky tomato pepper salsa should still show tomato pieces.
- Too acidic?
- Add a pinch more sugar. Paprika cherry tomato relish balances vinegar with sweetness.
- Can I roast the pepper first?
- Yes—charred pepper deepens Smoky tomato pepper salsa without changing the method much.
- Make it hotter?
- Add a fresh chili when pulsing; keep paprika as the smoky base.