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
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.
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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 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 41kcal
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.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
September 11, 2018 at 6:25 amYou have some great dip recipes here. I would be honored if you shared them at our recipe party – What’s for Dinner.
http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-165/
Eve-Marie says
September 11, 2018 at 7:05 pmThis 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!
Richa says
September 19, 2018 at 6:50 pmawesome
Teniesha Collins says
September 17, 2018 at 12:53 pmOMG! Looks so yummy!! Will have to try when Steven’s parents come into town!! Thanks for the share. 😀
alwaysbeachbound says
September 17, 2018 at 5:03 pmOMG! 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 🙂
Richa says
September 17, 2018 at 5:24 pmyay thank you!
Sarah | Well and Full says
September 20, 2018 at 8:32 amThis looks so great, Richa! I love salsa and have had it with chips for dinner before lol!!
a newbie cook says
January 28, 2019 at 11:42 pmHi, 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
Richa says
January 29, 2019 at 10:06 amyes.