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The Only Salsa You Need

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Salsa platter with tortilla chips.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

When it comes to salsa, we prefer to leave the shelf-stable jars at the supermarket and make it fresh at home. This easy salsa recipe is a roasted riff on pico de gallo, which is normally fresh. The key is to char the tomatoes, onion, serrano chiles, and garlic under the broiler for a roasty and intensified flavor, then blitz the vegetables in batches for a texture that’s right in between smooth and chunky. If the fresh tomatoes at your market disappoint in the off season, consider trying this Salsa de Árbol, which is made with a can of fire-roasted tomatoes, or this salsa verde, which gets its verdant hue from a blend of tomatillos, cilantro, and avocado.

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