Easy Homemade Salsa
This homemade salsa recipe is so easy to make, that once you try it you may never bother with store-bought again.
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.
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Easy Homemade Salsa
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.
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.
Tips for Making This Recipe
For best results, place the canned tomatoes in a strainer and press the liquid out with the back of a spatula or large spoon.
Calories: 12kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 69mg, Potassium: 106mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 107IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg
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3 Comments on “Easy Homemade Salsa”
this does not say what size can of tomatoes?
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.
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.