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    Home » Appetizer Recipes

    Easy Homemade Salsa – 5 Min Blender Salsa

    Published: Sep 10, 2018 by Richa 16 Comments

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    Are you ready for this 5 minute – Easy Homemade Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. Vegan, Glutenfree, Soyfree, Nutfree recipe.  Jump to Recipe

    Easy Homemade #Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. #Vegan, #Glutenfree, #Soyfree, #Nutfree recipe. #veganricha

    What do I write about Salsa, that has not been said before. It is one the easiest, most versatile thing, goes with everything dip. I whip it up on a whim and we always have savory snacks or chips. Or add to a tacos, wraps, nachos or a bowl with spiced up beans or veggies. I think everyone can use more. How do you like yours? 

    Just 7 ingredients.. Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro(omit if you dont like it), garlic, cumin, black pepper. Try my version of salsa. Refreshing and so Delicious.


    Easy Homemade #Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. #Vegan, #Glutenfree, #Soyfree, #Nutfree recipe. #veganricha
    Easy Homemade #Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. #Vegan, #Glutenfree, #Soyfree, #Nutfree recipe. #veganricha

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    Easy Homemade #Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. #Vegan, #Glutenfree, #Soyfree, #Nutfree recipe. #veganricha Easy Homemade #Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. #Vegan, #Glutenfree, #Soyfree, #Nutfree recipe. #veganricha

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    Easy Homemade #Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. #Vegan, #Glutenfree, #Soyfree, #Nutfree recipe. #veganricha
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    Easy Homemade Salsa - Fresh Tomato Salsa

    Are you ready for this 5 minute Easy Homemade Salsa. This fresh tomato salsa is super quick to make in a blender or a food processor and is always a hit at the party. Vegan, Glutenfree, Soyfree, Nutfree recipe
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
    Keyword: best homemade salsa, blender salsa, fresh salsa
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 41kcal
    Author: Vegan Ricah

    Ingredients

    • 15 oz can of diced tomatoes or 3 ripe medium tomatoes
    • 1/3 cup (53.33 g) coarsely chopped onion
    • 1/2 (0.5) jalapeno
    • 1 garlic clove or use 1/4 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 cup (8 g) cilantro
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt less or more depending on salt content of the diced tomato
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) ground cumin
    • generous dash of black pepper
    • juice of 1/2 or 1 lime
    • Optional add ins: dash of cayenne, chili blend, or chipotle pepper, 1/4 tsp sugar or sweetener

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times (less or more depending on preferred texture).
    • Taste and adust, salt and flavor and mix in. Add some sweetener if needed
    • Transfer to a bowl. Chill for atleast 15 mins to help the flavors meld. Garnish with cilantro, chopped jalapeno, pepper flakes. Serve with warm tortilla chips. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for upto 5 days.

    Notes

    Variations:
    Add some habanero pepper for heat.
    Add some chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and smoked paprika for smoky
    Add some mint for a refreshing flavor
    Add fruits such as mango or pineapple. 
     
    Nutrition is for 1 Serve

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Homemade Salsa - Fresh Tomato Salsa
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 41
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium 434mg19%
    Potassium 341mg10%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 365IU7%
    Vitamin C 11.6mg14%
    Calcium 39mg4%
    Iron 1.5mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Jay N

      April 22, 2023 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Nice 5 minute recipe! Turned out perfect

      Reply
    2. Anastazia

      August 16, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      Hmm … mine doesn’t look like this at all. Followed the recipe to a T and my salsa looks pink and slightly foamy … it tastes fine but it certainly doesn’t look like salsa to me.

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 16, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        needed riper tomatoes. The foam is prob just the blender or processor adding air

        Reply
    3. Chandra

      September 09, 2020 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      It was really delicious. The original recipe was a tad high on sodium so I reduced the amount.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 09, 2020 at 9:31 pm

        thank you Chandra

        Reply
    4. Amy

      June 04, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Richa,
      I just made this, so tasty! Thanks
      But it wasn’t as bright red as in your picture.
      Does cumin make it brownish?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        June 04, 2020 at 4:52 pm

        great, thanks. well, it’s only 1/4 tsp so it shouldn’t make it brownish. I use a professional camera that makes colours really pop out naturally!

        Reply
    5. a newbie cook

      January 28, 2019 at 11:42 pm

      Hi, i’m gonna try this salsa recipe tomorrow it looks really good, one question though – I like it spicy, could I triple the amount of jalapeno without spoiling something? Thanks in advance

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 29, 2019 at 10:06 am

        yes.

        Reply
    6. Sarah | Well and Full

      September 20, 2018 at 8:32 am

      This looks so great, Richa! I love salsa and have had it with chips for dinner before lol!!

      Reply
    7. alwaysbeachbound

      September 17, 2018 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! This is the best tasting quick raw salsa and this comes from someone who grew up in a latin home eating salsa since childhood! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 17, 2018 at 5:24 pm

        yay thank you!

        Reply
    8. Teniesha Collins

      September 17, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      OMG! Looks so yummy!! Will have to try when Steven’s parents come into town!! Thanks for the share. 😀

      Reply
    9. Eve-Marie

      September 11, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out great! I love that even though I used canned tomatoes the end product tastes like everything was fresh. Thanks for such a quick, easy salsa recipe!

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 19, 2018 at 6:50 pm

        awesome

        Reply
    10. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

      September 11, 2018 at 6:25 am

      You have some great dip recipes here. I would be honored if you shared them at our recipe party – What’s for Dinner.

      https://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-165/

      Reply

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