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Homemade Salsa
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Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa combines ripe Roma tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and spices blended to a finely chopped texture. The fresh ingredients balance heat and acidity, creating a flavorful salsa ideal for dipping or topping dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 14 (about 4.5 cups)
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs Roma tomato about 5 - 6, ripe
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes petite
  • 2 green onions ends trimmed, chopped into thirds
  • 1/3 cup onion about 1/4 of a medium, red, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro about a handful, fresh
  • 1 garlic roughly chopped, large clove
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse in 1 second bursts until all ingredients are finely chopped.
  2. Serve with tortilla chips. Note that salsa always tastes best after it's been refrigerated for a few hours, so if time allows let the flavors marinate together before serving.
  3. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Use ripe, high-quality tomatoes for best salsa flavor.
  • Canned diced tomatoes with mild green chilis or fire-roasted tomatoes work well for variations.
  • For stronger onion flavor, replace green onions with about 3/4 cup chopped red onion.
  • Adjust heat by leaving seeds in jalapeno, using serrano peppers, or adding canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  • Consider adding bell pepper, poblano, or Anaheim peppers for extra depth.
  • To thin salsa, add tomato juice or tomato sauce as needed.