Best Homemade Salsa Recipe
Learn how to make the best homemade salsa that is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 6 cups
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Canned Tomatoes:
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes with juice
Rotel Tomatoes and Chilies:
- 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 whole jalapeno, quartered and sliced thin
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (more to taste!)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Combine Tomatoes: In a large mixing bowl, mix the whole tomatoes with their juice and the Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Add Ingredients: Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the bowl.
- Season: Sprinkle in sugar, salt, and cumin. Mix well.
- Include Cilantro: Gently fold in cilantro to taste.
- Finish with Lime Juice: Squeeze in lime juice and mix.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust with more lime juice, salt, or cilantro if desired.
- Allow to Sit: Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicier salsa, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add more jalapeños.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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