Salsa

Table of Contents

1. Salsa Ingredients
2. Tomato Salsa Recipe Substitutions and Additions
3. How To Make Homemade Salsa
4. How To Serve This Recipe for Salsa
5. Recipe for Fresh Tomato Salsa Storage Tips
6. Why This is the Best Salsa Recipe
7. More Recipes You’ll Love
8. JUMP TO RECIPE
9. More Recipes to Try

This flavorful salsa has a rich tomato flavor and allows you to customize it based on your preferences. Make your salsa the perfect texture, whether chunky or smooth, or create spicy or mild salsa, and then serve with your favorite tortilla chips or Mexican dishes.

You can serve this from-scratch salsa with our taquitos or Mexican casserole.

Salsa Ingredients

You’ll need these basic ingredients:

• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• fresh lime juice from 1 lime
• small handful of fresh cilantro

Tomato Salsa Recipe Substitutions and Additions

TOMATOES: I love using fire-roasted diced tomatoes because of the flavor they add.

You can also use fresh tomatoes, regular diced tomatoes, or a can of whole tomatoes with juice.

If you add tomatoes without flavor, you could also add a can of Rotel to help give it more spice and flavor.

SEASONINGS: A half teaspoon of sugar can also help enhance the flavors beautifully. Cumin is another great option to add, you’ll only need about a teaspoon. You can add two to three garlic cloves as well.

ADD-INS: You can add black beans, green pepper, red onion, or corn to this easy salsa recipe as well. It will give you a thicker salsa and plenty of extra great flavor. Just add in after blending, before serving.

ADDING HEAT: Add fresh jalapeño pepper, green chiles, or serrano peppers to the mix for an extra spicy kick.

You can take the jalapeño seeds out for a more mild spice level or leave them in for lots of heat.

Instead of peppers, you could also add a little bit of chili powder to up the heat level in your salsa.

How To Make Homemade Salsa

STEP ONE: Place all of the ingredients into a five-cup jug blender or food processor.

STEP TWO: Blend until desired consistency is reached. You can blend this as much or as little as you’d like for a chunkier or smoother texture.

How To Serve This Recipe for Salsa

This is a good salsa to serve alongside any Mexican-inspired dishes such as tacos, fajitas, taco bake, bundt pan nachos, or salsa chicken.

Serve alongside our amazing guacamole and white queso dip for any of your favorite dishes.

Of course, the classic way to serve salsa is with tortilla or corn chips for dipping. You could even use it for the salsa layer in our seven-layer dip.

Recipe for Fresh Tomato Salsa Storage Tips

IN THE FRIDGE: This easy recipe will stay fresh in the fridge for two weeks. Make sure to put it in an airtight bowl or mason jar.

IN THE FREEZER: This salsa is best made fresh and used within two weeks. It won’t freeze well as the consistency will change once thawed.

Why This is the Best Salsa Recipe

Homemade salsa has several advantages that can make it superior to store-bought versions:

Freshness: Homemade salsa is made with fresh ingredients, which often results in a brighter, more vibrant flavor compared to the preserved or processed ingredients found in many store-bought salsas.

Customization: When you make salsa at home, you can tailor it to your exact taste preferences. You can adjust the levels of spiciness, saltiness, acidity, and sweetness to create a salsa that perfectly suits your palate.

Healthier Ingredients: Homemade salsa allows you to control the quality of the ingredients, ensuring that they are fresh and free of preservatives and artificial additives common in some commercial products.

Variety and Creativity: You can experiment with different types of ingredients when making salsa at home. This could include a variety of tomatoes, peppers, fruits, herbs, and spices, leading to unique and creative flavor combinations.

No Added Sugars or Low Sodium: Many store-bought salsas contain added sugars or high levels of sodium. Making salsa at home allows you to control these aspects, which is particularly beneficial for those monitoring their sugar or salt intake.

Overall, homemade salsa offers a combination of fresh taste, personalization, and health benefits that can make it a preferable choice for many people.

This rich, delicious homemade restaurant-style salsa is a simple recipe that tastes fresh and authentic. With only a handful of simple ingredients, you can make smooth or chunky salsa in no time from scratch. Liven up all your favorite dishes with this mild or spicy salsa. Whip up a batch of this salsa the next time you have a craving, it’s better than any kind of salsa you’ll get from the grocery store!

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