Best Homemade Salsa Ever Recipe
This Best Homemade Salsa Ever recipe is a quick and easy way to make a flavorful salsa that beats anything store-bought. With fresh ingredients and a burst of zesty flavors, this salsa is perfect for dipping or topping your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Produce:
- 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (adjust for heat)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sugar to balance acidity
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add chopped tomatoes, red onion, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.
- Blend: Pulse several times until you reach your desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or sugar if needed.
- Chill: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Serve: Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, add a canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.
- You can substitute canned fire-roasted tomatoes in a pinch.
- Salsa keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
