Best Homemade Salsa Ever
This vibrant, flavorful salsa is packed with fresh ingredients and a perfect balance of spice, zest, and sweetness. It’s quick to make and pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, nachos, tacos, or anything you love. You’ll never go back to store-bought after trying this!
Ingredients
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 cans (10 ounces each) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 whole jalapeño, quartered and thinly sliced (adjust to spice preference)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (more if desired)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Directions
1. Combine the Ingredients
In a blender or food processor, add the following:
- Whole tomatoes (with juice)
- Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- Chopped onion
- Minced garlic
- Sliced jalapeño
- Sugar, salt, and cumin
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
2. Blend
- Pulse the mixture until you reach your desired consistency (10–15 pulses for a slightly chunky salsa).
- Taste using a tortilla chip and adjust the seasonings if necessary (e.g., add more salt, lime juice, or cilantro).
3. Chill
- Transfer the salsa to a bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. Serve
- Enjoy with tortilla chips, over cheese nachos, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Tips for Perfect Salsa
- Adjust Spice Level: Remove the jalapeño seeds for a milder salsa, or add more jalapeño for extra heat.
- Fresh Alternative: Substitute canned tomatoes with fresh, ripe tomatoes for a garden-fresh version.
- Storage: Keep salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
This salsa is fresh, zesty, and utterly irresistible. Share it at your next party or keep it all to yourself—you’ll be hooked!