Description
This Best Homemade Salsa Ever is a vibrant, fresh, and versatile Mexican-inspired salsa made from ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice. Perfectly balanced with a touch of cumin and garlic, this salsa can be made chunky or smooth depending on your preference. It’s easy to whip up in minutes and brightens up tacos, chips, burritos, eggs, or even enjoyed straight from the bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 ripe Roma tomatoes (or 1 large can fire-roasted tomatoes)
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1–2 jalapeños (seeded for mild, keep seeds for heat)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Optional Ingredients
- 1 serrano pepper for extra heat
- Pinch of sugar (if tomatoes aren’t sweet)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro to make them easier to blend.
- Combine in Blender: Add all the chopped ingredients, along with lime juice, salt, and cumin, to a blender or food processor.
- Blend to Desired Consistency: Pulse the mixture until it reaches your preferred texture—whether chunky or smooth—based on your taste.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the salsa and modify the lime juice, salt, or heat level by adding more jalapeños or serrano pepper as desired.
- Chill the Salsa: Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salsa with chips, tacos, burritos, eggs, or simply enjoy it straight from the bowl.
Notes
- For milder salsa, remove jalapeño seeds; keep them for more heat.
- Using fire-roasted canned tomatoes adds a smoky flavor.
- A pinch of sugar can help balance acidity if tomatoes aren’t naturally sweet.
- Chilling is crucial for the flavors to marry well—do not skip.
- Adjust cumin and citrus according to your personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: homemade salsa, fresh salsa, Mexican salsa, salsa recipe, easy salsa, blender salsa
