Homemade Salsa Recipe (Fresh, Easy)

Name: Homemade Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes; 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 medium red onion; 1 jalapeno- (cut in half and seeds removed); 1 large handful cilantro; 1/2 lime juiced (1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice); 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; salt & pepper taste; several dashes of hot sauce- optional

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This homemade salsa recipe is easy to make in the food processor or blender with only a few ingredients. A restaurant-style salsa that's perfect served as an appetizer with tortilla chips or top it on tacos, burritos and more.

Homemade salsa in a white bowl with a tortilla chip dipping some salsa on it.

And this fresh homemade tomato salsa recipe is super quick to prepare and great for a healthy snack that's both naturally vegan and gluten free.

Serve it with tortilla chips or top it on a bed of warm gooey nachos with some guacamole for a simple delicious side or meal.

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Ingredients for salsa
Best tomatoes for salsa
How to make homemade salsa
FAQ?
Other appetizers to try
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Ingredients for salsa

Fresh tomatoes- organic ripe medium sized tomatoes.
Canned tomatoes- unsalted diced canned tomatoes. I used the petite diced tomatoes in this salsa.
Red onion- red onions are perfect in salads and salsas since they're better served raw.
Cilantro- you can adjust the amount of cilantro based on your taste.
Garlic
Jalapeño- seeds removed
Red wine vinegar
Lime juice- use freshly squeezed lime juice.

Homemade salsa recipe ingredients. Canned tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, a lime, fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic and red wine vinegar.

Best tomatoes for salsa

The best tomatoes to use for salsa are organic, and the freshest ones you have available to you. So if you have ripe garden tomatoes I recommend these.

And you can use any variety of tomatoes for homemade salsa such as Roma, tomatoes on the vine or beefsteak tomatoes.

How to make homemade salsa

{full directions are in the recipe card below}

Place onion, jalapeño, and garlic in food processor.
Pulse until finely chopped.
Add roughly chopped tomatoes, canned tomatoes and cilantro to already chopped veggies.
Blend until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.

FAQ?

Can you make this salsa with just fresh tomatoes?

Yes! I just prefer the flavor with a combination of the fresh and canned tomatoes. And you get more of a restaurant style salsa by adding canned tomatoes.

How long can you store this salsa?

It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for approximately 5 days.

What to serve with salsa?

Serve it with tortilla chips as an easy appetizer. It's also great with most Mexican dishes or on salads.

Homemade salsa in a white bowl with cilantro and tortilla chips in the background.

AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star rating.

Other appetizers to try

Homemade salsa in a white bowl with a lime wedge and tortilla chips beside the bowl.

Until next time- xoxo

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