Homemade Salsa
Make chunky, restaurant-style salsa in the blender in minutes! With fresh ingredients and bold, rich flavors, this homemade salsa recipe is perfect for dipping, tacos, and more.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled plum tomatoes
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground cumin or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 small red onion finely diced, divided
- 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers ribs and seeds removed, finely diced, divided
- 1 small bell pepper ribs and seeds removed, finely diced, divided
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Blend. Combine tomatoes, cumin, salt, sugar, cilantro, garlic, and lime in a blender; pulse a few times, or until mixture is well combined and chunky. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Store. Pour into jars or plastic containers with airtight lids and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add the extras and chill. Before serving, stir in half of the diced onions, half of the diced jalapenos, and half of the diced pepper; cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Serve. Remove from the fridge and pour into a serving bowl. Garnish with remaining onions, peppers, and cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg
