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Fresh homemade salsa with cilantro and lime in a bowl, surrounded by tortilla chips.

Homemade Salsa


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This quick and easy homemade salsa delivers bold, fresh flavors with fire-roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, and lime. Perfect for dipping or topping your favorite dishes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted)
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded or not
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • Juice of 1 lime (12 tbsp)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Chop onion, garlic, and jalapeño.
  2. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
  3. Pulse 10–15 times to reach desired consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  6. Serve with chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats.

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes.
  • Adjust heat by adding more jalapeño or leaving seeds in.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Use fresh tomatoes in season for a brighter taste.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 10
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 0.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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