Description
This fresh homemade salsa recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor! Made with ripe tomatoes, jalapeño, onions, and cilantro, this 5-minute salsa is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats, this salsa is sure to be a hit! The perfect mix of fresh ingredients and just the right amount of spice—your go-to salsa recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes (about 5-6)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 green onions, ends trimmed, chopped into thirds
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion (about 1/4 of a medium)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (about a handful)
- 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping the tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients: fresh and canned tomatoes, green and red onions, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse in 1-second bursts until the ingredients are finely chopped to your preferred consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Refrigerate the salsa for a few hours to let the flavors meld. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a spicier salsa, keep the jalapeño seeds or swap for serrano peppers.
- If you like smoky flavors, try adding chipotle peppers in adobo sauce instead of jalapeño.
- Want a thinner salsa? Mix in a bit of tomato juice or tomato sauce.
- The salsa will taste even better if refrigerated for a few hours to let the flavors marinate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/3 cup
- Calories: 15 per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg