The Best Homemade Salsa
This easy homemade salsa is fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes. Just blend everything to your liking and enjoy with chips, tacos, or grilled meats. So much better than store-bought!
Servings: 8 servings (3 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes quartered
- 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes drained
- 1/2 onion quartered
- 1/2 cup cilantro more or less to taste
- Juice from 1 large lime
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 jalapeño chopped seeds removed
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the Roma tomatoes. Roughly chop the onion and jalapeño. Peel the garlic cloves.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all ingredients: fresh Roma tomatoes, canned tomatoes (drained), onion, cilantro, lime juice and zest, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, garlic powder, onion powder, and jalapeño.
- Pulse a few times for a chunky salsa or blend longer for a smoother consistency. Taste and adjust lime juice, salt, or jalapeño for more heat as desired.
- For best flavor, refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or use as a zesty topping for bowls.
Notes
- For the best flavor, allow the salsa to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. This gives the ingredients time to marinate and develop a deeper, more balanced taste.
- Store in an airtight container or sealed mason jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. Stir well before serving.