Best 9 Simple Homemade Salsa Recipes

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Salsa, a vibrant and flavorful condiment, holds a special place in Mexican cuisine and has gained immense popularity worldwide. Made from fresh, ripe tomatoes, salsa is a versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes, ranging from tacos and burritos to nachos and grilled meats. Whether you prefer a mild salsa with a hint of sweetness or a spicy salsa that packs a punch, creating your own homemade salsa allows you to customize the taste and heat level to your liking. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the process of creating the perfect homemade salsa, providing tips and tricks to achieve the desired texture, flavor, and consistency.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SALSA



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This is a recipe I just throw together, but it is very popular. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Cecilia Donnelly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tomatillo, diced
salt to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, minced

Steps:

  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, tomatillo, and salt to taste. Mix well. Add 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, and taste. If you desire your salsa with more of a kick, add the remaining 1/2 jalapeno. If you are satisfied with the salsa's heat, do not add the remaining jalapeno pepper. Cover the salsa, and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 13.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

EASY HOMEMADE MILD SALSA RECIPE



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This easy salsa recipe uses just six ingredients and takes minutes to make. Once you've made your own fresh, homemade salsa (also known as pico de gallo), you'll never go back to store-bought.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), diced (to yield 2 cups)
0.25 cup chopped white onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat)
1.5 teaspoons fresh lime juice
0.75 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. If you want your homemade salsa to have a smoother texture-more like jarred-pulse half the salsa in a food processor, then combine it with the remaining chunky half. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Sodium 175 mg, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HOMEMADE SALSA



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A super easy, super fresh, super delicious salsa. You'll never need another salsa recipe again! This has been my go-to recipe for years, it's definitely a family favorite. We make it almost every week. It's a staple recipe.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes* ((about 5 - 6))
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes**
2 green onions,*** (ends trimmed, chopped into thirds)
1/3 cup chopped red onion ((about 1/4 of a medium))
1 jalapeno pepper,**** (seeded and roughly chopped)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro ((about a handful))
1 large clove garlic, (roughly chopped)
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp granulated sugar ((optional))
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse in 1 second bursts until all ingredients are finely chopped.
  • Serve with tortilla chips. Note that salsa always tastes best after it's been refrigerated for a few hours, so if time allows let the flavors marinate together before serving.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Sodium 41 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA



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Food Network's Ree Drummond shares her recipe for homemade restaurant-style salsa that the whole family will love!

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Two 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (or more to taste!)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 whole jalapeno, quartered and sliced thin, with seeds and membrane
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 whole lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine the diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice in a blender or food processor. (This is a very large batch. I recommend using a 12-cup food processor, or you can process the ingredients in batches and then mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.)
  • Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like. I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
  • Refrigerate the salsa for at least an hour before serving.

FRESH HOMEMADE SALSA



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Another salsa recipe called for a fresh jalapeno (I think), but I had green chiles in a can on hand. This salsa tastes great, so I'm sticking with it!

Provided by Stephanie Roynestad Fuller

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped tomatoes
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons canned green chilies
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, red onion, yellow onion, green chilies, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Pulse processor until mixture is combined, yet remains chunky. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 67.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SIMPLE SALSA



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There are tons of salsas out there, but I haven't found one exactly like mine. (I don't like the taste of lime or lemon juice. It's similar to pico de gallo I guess.) Do yourself a favor and find authentic Mexican chips from a local restaurant to go with this! Can't beat the taste. :) Can spice this up if you want, I do this for my bf, just add some cayenne to the mix! I love this so much I can eat half the bowl in one sitting!!

Provided by MissJennifer

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 tablespoon cilantro
salt & pepper (I use garlic pepper salt as well as salt to taste, but you can use salt, pepper, and garlic powder i)

Steps:

  • Wash and dice tomatoes, peel and cut onion, peel and mince garlic or do what I do and use the already minced garlic (1 tsp.)!
  • In a small bowl combine garlic, onion and tomatoes with cilantro, salt, and pepper (or garlic pepper salt). Stir with a spoon and mash a little, this will make it juicy, and as it sits it'll get juicer.
  • Enjoy with chips or add to entrees for flavor/side dip!

QUICK EASY SALSA



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I never really cared for store bought salsa so I decided to come up with my own recipe. Now I can't make enough of it! I am always asked to bring it with me to any family get-together or potluck. I always leave with an empty bowl!-Dana Sapp, Scottsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE SALSA FOR CANNING



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This is a nice recipe to use if you are new to canning. I received this recipe at my bridal shower. I've tried lots of salsa recipes and this one is the one I always return to. I also like the fact that it uses basic ingredients... nothing too hard-to-find. You can use your favorite canning method for this. Following the instructions on the box of jars is always a good place to start. It looks like a lot of instructions below, but it really isnt- I just want to make it as easy as possible for a beginner.

Provided by Munchkin Mama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 quarts tomatoes, thickly chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup banana pepper, seeded and chopped (or you can double the green peppers, or use any other kind of sweet pepper)
1 cup jalapeno pepper, chopped (use 2 cups for hot)
1 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons canning salt (I use Morton brand canning and pickling salt)
1/4 cup sugar (use up to 1/2 cup if you like very sweet salsa)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
8 tablespoons cornstarch
8 tablespoons warm water

Steps:

  • A note about peppers: Remember to use caution and always use gloves while handling. I always remove the seeds from mine before chopping but if you like hotter salsa feel free to leave them inches.
  • A note about tomatoes: you do not have to peel them, but most people prefer doing so. To quickly and easily peel them: give them a quick rinse to wash them off. Then drop them into a pot of boiling water for about a minute or until you see them crack and peeling. Remove with a slotted spoon into a large bowl of very cold ice water. Now you can easily remove the peel and the core. I usually put the chopped tomatoes into my 2 quart pitcher to measure the tomatoes.
  • To make salsa: Put all ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch and water into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Mix together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl. Make sure the mixture is very smooth- you dont want any corn starch chunks in your salsa.
  • Add the corn starch liquid to the big pot of salsa, stirring while pouring.
  • Boil on low for 10 minutes, watching carefully so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
  • Pour into prepared canning jars, leaving about 1" for head space. Seal according to your favorite method.

FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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In the height of tomato season, making a fresh salsa to go with those tortilla chips is a must.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (6 to 8), cored, halved, and seeded
1/2 medium red onion, minced (1/2 cup)
1 jalapeno or serrano chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Coarse salt
Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Chop tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces; transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, chile, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice; season generously with salt. Mix to combine. Let stand 15 minutes to develop flavor. Salsa can be kept at room temperature up to 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best salsa. Roma tomatoes are a good option because they are meaty and have fewer seeds.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast them in the oven or on the stovetop.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, and oregano add a lot of flavor to salsa. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but they won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't over-process your salsa: You want your salsa to have some texture, so don't over-process it in the food processor or blender. A few chunks of tomato and onion are a good thing.
  • Taste your salsa as you go: Adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or lime juice until it tastes just right.

Conclusion:

Homemade salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's also a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious salsa that will impress your friends and family.

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