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Homemade Salsa Recipe

Homemade Salsa Recipe

4.7 from 25 reviews

Learn how to make delicious homemade salsa with fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. This easy recipe is perfect for parties or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.

Ingredients

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Fresh Salsa:

  • 6 ripe Roma tomatoes
  • 1 small white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers (seeded for less heat)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Optional:

  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the fresh ingredients: tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeños.
  2. Blend: Add them to a food processor or blender with cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
  3. Add optional canned tomatoes: Include diced tomatoes with green chilies if desired.
  4. Pulse: Blend to desired consistency, chunky or smooth.
  5. Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more salt or lime juice if needed.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, consider roasting the fresh ingredients before blending.
  • Store salsa in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

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