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Easy Homemade Salsa

by Lynne Webb on September 14, 2018 (Updated July 26, 2022) // 3 Comments

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Easy Homemade Salsa

by Lynne Webb on September 14, 2018 (Updated July 26, 2022) // 3 Comments

Better than store-bought and practically as easy, this simple recipe for homemade salsa gets it's bright flavor from fresh-squeezed lime juice, jalapeño pepper and cilantro.
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Easy Homemade Salsa

We start by using no-salt-added canned tomatoes which is a big time saver because there’s no peeling and seeding involved.

The addition of freshly squeezed lime juice, onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro brings so much bright, fresh flavor to the mix, you’d never know you took a shortcut by using canned tomatoes.

Homemade Salsa Recipe
Homemade Salsa Recipe

Easy Homemade Salsa

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Better than store-bought and practically as easy, this simple recipe for homemade salsa gets it's bright flavor from fresh-squeezed lime juice, jalapeño pepper and cilantro.
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time : 10 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 1 can, 15 ounce diced tomatoes, very well-drained (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 3/4 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime, about 1-1/2 tablespoons
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce

Instructions 

  • Place all the ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor or chopper and pulse until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning and hot sauce as needed.
  • Salsa can be stored in a tightly covered container for up to 3 days.
  • For best flavor, remove from the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

For best results, place the canned tomatoes in a strainer and press the liquid out with the back of a spatula or large spoon.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Salsa
Amount per Serving
Calories
12
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
69
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
106
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
107
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Condiments
 | 
Cuisine: Mexican

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Comments

  1. Debbie says

    September 1, 2020 at 9:03 am

    this does not say what size can of tomatoes?

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      September 2, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      Hi Debbie,
      So sorry for that omission. It’s a 15-ounce can and I’ve updated the recipe. Thank you for pointing out the mistake.

      Reply
  2. Monica E says

    March 12, 2019 at 7:12 am

    5 stars
    I wasn’t sure I thought this would turn out well using canned tomatoes, but it was just delicious. Definitely will make again, so much fresher tasting than what you buy in the store.

    Reply

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