Homemade Salsa Recipe
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4.7
Homemade Salsa Recipe
Description
The Homemade Salsa Recipe combines multiple canned diced tomatoes as the base with fresh aromatics including garlic, red onion, and seeded jalapeño for moderate heat. Cilantro adds herbal freshness, and lime juice provides acidity to brighten the overall flavor. Seasonings like salt, black pepper, sugar, and cumin round out the taste, balancing spiciness, sweetness, and earthiness.
Blending or pulsing the ingredients allows control over the salsa’s consistency, from chunky to smoother textures. The use of canned tomatoes offers convenience and a balanced tomato flavor year-round. This salsa functions well as a dip with chips or as a topping for tacos and grilled dishes.
The salsa can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to three weeks, making it suitable for preparing in advance and enjoying over several meals. The recipe focuses on fresh, straightforward preparation without cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 cans diced tomatoes 10 oz. cans
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/2 bunch cilantro washed, about 1 cup
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times until desired texture is reached. Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve with chips.
- Store salsa in airtight containers for up to 3 weeks in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups of salsa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 25.2mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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