Description
This refreshing homemade salsa recipe is quick and easy to prepare, combining fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice for a tangy and flavorful dip perfect for any occasion. With a perfect balance of spices, it’s an ideal topping for chips, tacos, or grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups chopped tomatoes (fresh or one 28-ounce can diced tomatoes)
- 1/4 small onion
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 small jalapeno pepper (seeds removed)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Drain tomatoes: Chop the tomatoes if using fresh and place them in a strainer for 5 minutes to remove excess liquid. This step ensures your salsa won’t be too watery. Discard the drained liquid.
- Blend ingredients: Add the drained tomatoes along with the onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and sugar into a blender or food processor. Use short pulses to blend until you reach your desired salsa consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Store salsa: Transfer the salsa to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to one week, allowing flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled and enjoy with your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a spicier salsa, keep the jalapeno seeds or add more peppers.
- You can use fresh tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes depending on availability.
- If you prefer a smoother salsa, blend longer; for chunkier texture, pulse less.
- Store in the refrigerator and consume within one week for freshness.
- Add extra lime juice or salt to taste before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
