Easy Salsa Recipe

Name: Easy Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 14 oz/400g chopped tomatoes (drain the tomatoes if you want a thicker salsa); 1 red onion (finely chopped); small handful fresh coriander/cilantro (to taste); 2 fresh Jalapeños (seeds removed (optional)); 2 garlic cloves (sliced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; pinch of sugar (optional); salt & pepper to taste; lemon/lime juice (to taste)

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This 5 minute salsa recipe is easy to make and is perfect served with chips and guacamole as a simple snack or alongside quesadillas and enchiladas.

Ingredients needed

Tomatoes. I used canned tomatoes for this recipe but you can use fresh, ripe tomatoes as well. For fresh tomato salsa, use Roma tomatoes and blanch in boiling water to remove the skins before chopping and adding to the salsa If you want a thicker salsa, drain the tomatoes of the excess juice before blending.
Onion. Red onion or white onion both works.
Fresh Garlic Cloves.
Fresh cilantro/coriander. I also add dried oregano but other herbs like parsley can also be added.
Jalapeño. Remove the seeds if you want a milder sauce. Other chilis like Serrano peppers or canned green chiles can also be used.
Fresh lime juice. Lemon juice can also be used.
Salt and black pepper. I also add a pinch of sugar and ground cumin but this is optional.

How to make salsa

Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Blend/pulse the salsa until it reaches your desired consistency. I like the salsa to be fine in texture but not completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, sugar or lime juice.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, salsa is great to prepare in advance. The sauce can be kept in jars or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and frozen for up to 3 months.

What to serve with salsa

This homemade salsa recipe is so versatile and goes well with most Mexican dishes. I love it served as a dip with tortilla chips and homemade guacamole as a snack but it’s delicious on tacos, with quesadillas, on nachos or in chicken enchiladas and burritos. Any of these recipes will be delicious with this salsa:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is homemade salsa made of?

Tomatoes, onions, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and jalapeños.

How do you add flavor to homemade salsa?

Adding fresh herbs and garlic adds loads of flavor to salsa. A generous pinch of salt and lime juice will also highlight all the other flavors and add brightness to the salsa.

Should you peel tomatoes for salsa?

Since this salsa recipe gets blended, I don’t bother removing the tomato skins but this is personal preference.

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