Easy Homemade Salsa. This homemade salsa comes together in minutes and tastes just like it came from your favorite Mexican food restaurant! But better! Better than a store, better than a restaurant.
Chips and salsa are a way of life. A staple food in our home and in the state of Texas. This homemade salsa is one of the easiest to make, and it’s one of my personal favorites.
Thanks to using canned tomatoes, this salsa comes together super quick and easy with the use of a food processor or blender. Plus, you can control the amount of heat to suit your preference! Ready the chips because this salsa is going to be your new favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This salsa is not only quick and easy to make, but it also allows you to customize the heat and flavor to your liking. Whether you prefer your salsa mild or with a kick, this recipe has got you covered. It’s fresher, more flavorful, and healthier than store-bought alternatives.
Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need
- Blender or food processor
- Knife and cutting board
- Juicer (optional for limes)
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 6 tomatoes
- 3 jalapenos (warning: hot)
- 1 medium white onion
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1 cup cilantro (use less if desired)
- 5 cloves garlic
- Juice of 3 limes (add some pulp if desired)
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Optional/Seasonal: 1 cup (2-3 ears) of grilled/pan-fried corn, diced fruit such as pineapple, mango, or peach
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add the tomatoes, jalapenos, white onion, red onion, cilantro, and garlic.
- Squeeze in the lime juice and add the cumin, sea salt, and chili powder.
- Pulse the mixture a few times until you reach your desired consistency. Aim for a chunky texture.
- If using, add the grilled corn and any diced fruit for a sweet twist.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or lime juice to suit your taste.
Tips for Success
- Start with fewer jalapenos and add more if you like your salsa spicier.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning gradually. Remember, you can always add more but can’t take it away.
Additional Tips and Variations
For a smoky flavor, try roasting the tomatoes and jalapenos before blending. You can also add black beans or avocado for extra texture and flavor.
Nutritional Highlights (Per Serving)
This salsa is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich option packed with vitamins A and C from the tomatoes and lime juice. It’s also a great source of antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned? Yes, you can use fresh tomatoes for a fresher taste. Just make sure they are ripe and flavorful.
How long does this salsa last? Store the salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Can I freeze this salsa? While you can freeze salsa, it may change the texture slightly. For best results, consume fresh.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy making and tasting this easy homemade salsa as much as I do. It’s a delightful addition to any meal and perfect for parties or a simple snack. Give it a try, and don’t forget to share your experience or any variations you’ve tried. Enjoy!
How many and what size canned tomatoes in place of “6 tomatoes”?
Thank you..
Will frozen jalapenos work?
Size can tomatoes, type, diced?
Does anyone know what size can will equal 6 tomatoes?
Corn and pineapple aren’t on your ingredients list. Where did they come from? They don’t look to be in the salsa picture either?
Exactly. I’m so tired of these screwed up recipes.
Me too doesn’t sound like they know what’s in it
Click under the picture in learn more and the whole salsa recipe is there.
Those are the optionalSeasonal items.
Do you cook this?
I don’t believe the recipe matches with the directions… however, I will try it and take a guess at how many pints the recipe will make… also hope it doesn’t have to be canned.
Click on learn more under the photo for the salsa recipe.
Where the heck did corn and pineapple come from? And why are there no instructions about cooking it or not cooking it?
Screwed up recipe!!
Exactly
Do you cook this after you have blended every one of the Ingredients up ?? If so, how long?? Thank you. I have been wanting a good recipe like this one.
You don’t need to cook this.
This recipe is right on
This site is not legit. It never gives you the direction in how to make things and it needs to be taken off. I’m reporting this to FaceBook. I think they want your email and address for suspicious reason. Not going in this site anymore. BEWARE
It is a legit site you just need to click in the right spot for the recipe. Look under the photo and click on learn more. The full salsa recipe is right there.
Lies there’s no spot to click under the pic !!!!!
I think this is the correct directions for making the Salsa, so the tomatoes will eventually be small pieces
This recipe can be made in either a food processor or a blender. Pulse it just a few times, we want the onion, garlic, tomatoes and cilantro to get chopped up but still be chunky.
This recipe should call for 16 Roma tomatoes, not 6. My salsa recipe is almost identical, except no cilantro or onions.
How long do you cook?
You don’t cook.
Thank you looks amazing and delicious! Addition of roasted corn and fruit… drooling now ❤️‍🔥💚 on eggs, meat, salad with nachos. YUM
This recipe doesn’t even have all the information, how are we suppose to know how to cook it?!?!
It’s fresh salsa. No cooking.
Cumin and chili powder? No way! This salsa is not for me….!
It’s from all recipes.com and NO you don’t cook it. It’s chopped and blended in a blender.
Very confusing recipe!! Where does it list corn and fruit🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️
If you look at the end of the recipe it says seasonal/optional. Then lists the corn and pineapple, as for what size of canned tomatoes I don’t see that either
Looks like the instructions don’t match the ingredients but as long as I have the ingredients it’s easy to figure out the instructions.
It does not say to cook it.
So no there is no cooking it.
At the bottom it says to add pineapple, mango or peach if you want to make it a little sweeter.
It is not part of the main recipe.
So it’s only if you want and you just add some..
Confusing recipe. Do you cook or store. My salsa has to be cooked and then water bath processed for 40 minutes.
I make salsa the ratio in this recipe is unbelievable! 3 jalapeños, 1 cup of cilantro, and juice from 3 limes, what were they thinking? DONT MAKE IT!
Calls for five cloves of garlic and then says add garlic salt now. No where does the recipe ingredients say garlic salt