Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Best Homemade Salsa Recipe that will elevate your meals and gatherings! This fresh and flavorful salsa is incredibly easy to prepare, taking only 10 minutes of prep time. With its perfect balance of zesty tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs, it’s an ideal accompaniment to tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. You can customize the heat level to suit your preference by adjusting the amount of jalapeño used. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, this versatile salsa will have everyone reaching for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, roughly chopped
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice from ½ lime
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Pulse until onion pieces are about ¼-inch in size.
- Add drained diced tomatoes with green chilies into the processor.
- Pour in fire-roasted diced tomatoes along with their juices and add remaining ingredients. Start with a small squeeze of lime juice.
- Pulse until you reach your desired consistency—smooth or chunky.
- Taste on a tortilla chip and adjust lime juice or seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider mixing in diced fruits like mango or pineapple. Experiment with herbs such as oregano or parsley for unique flavor twists.