Description
This recipe for the Best Homemade Salsa Ever is a fresh and flavorful take on a classic Mexican condiment. With the perfect balance of tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro, this salsa is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Tomato Salsa:
- 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (adjust for spice)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity)
- 1 small can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Blend Fresh Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro. Pulse several times until you reach your desired salsa consistency—chunky or smooth.
- Season and Mix: Add the lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and sugar if using. Pulse again to mix. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Enhance Flavor: For extra flavor, stir in the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, roast the tomatoes and jalapeños before blending.
- This salsa stores well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To make it spicier, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add a serrano pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
