When it comes to salsas, tomato salsa reigns supreme. Its vibrant red color, tangy flavor, and versatile nature make it a staple in many cuisines worldwide. Whether you're looking to add a pop of flavor to your tacos, nachos, burritos, or simply enjoy it as a dip with tortilla chips, a well-made tomato salsa can elevate any dish to the next level. With countless variations and recipes available, finding the perfect tomato salsa that suits your taste preferences can be overwhelming. In this article, we'll guide you through the art of creating the best tomato salsa, exploring different ingredients, techniques, and flavor combinations to help you craft a salsa that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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THE BEST FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.
Provided by Cheryl Dressler
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
CHUNKY TOMATO SALSA
Our college-age daughter, two of her friends and a nephew ate a quart of this salsa with chips in one sitting. They loved it so much that they each took a quart home with them. So be sure to make lots! -Carol Carpenter, Jansen, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 2h
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in the tomato paste, vinegar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring frequently. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN (UN-RIPE) TOMATO SALSA FOR CANNING
Summer heat came late and left a bit early this year...leaving lots of green tomatoes! This "throw together" green tomato salsa was declared "the best salsa I've ever had" by my brother-in-law. Cooking time includes canning process.
Provided by yogiclarebear
Categories Peppers
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 pints
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine everything in a large pot, mixing well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To continue canning, bring salsa to a boil.
- Ladle salsa into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe lids and jar edges clean before finger tightening lids and placing them back in the boiling canning pot.
- Process (boil) jars for 15 minutes.
- Remove carefully and let sit for 24 hours. Check lids for seal, and refrigerate any unsealed jars.
ROASTED TOMATO SALSA I
This chunky, smoky salsa tastes amazing with tortilla chips. Roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion and jalapeno are blended with cilantro and cumin to create one of the tastiest and easiest Mexican-inspired recipes you'll ever try.
Provided by KATKRO
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a medium baking dish, place roma (plum) tomatoes, garlic, onion and jalapeno chile pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Checking often, broil 5 to 10 minutes, or until outsides of vegetables are charred.
- Remove vegetables from heat. Remove and discard tomato cores, jalapeno stem and garlic skins.
- In a food processor, coarsely chop the charred vegetables. Transfer to a medium bowl and mix in cumin, salt, lime juice and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 26.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
SPICY GREEN TOMATO SALSA
A tasty twist to salsa; great served over cream cheese with tortilla chips or crackers! A great way to save those green tomatoes when there is an early frost. I created this recipe with the assistance of my daughter-in-law Carolyn and her niece Felicia. Thanks you two. Portion out remaining salsa into bags; freeze or refrigerate.
Provided by Tammy Huguenin
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine green tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, and red bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix cilantro, sugar, garlic, oregano, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
- Fill a blender with about 2 cups tomato mixture, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1/4 of the spice mixture; blend to desired consistency and pour into a large bowl. Repeat blending with remaining tomato mixture, lime juice, and spice mixture, working in batches, until all ingredients are blended. Stir vinegar into salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
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
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.
ROASTED TOMATO SALSA
Our family's all-time favorite salsa, this recipe is the reason we grow a huge garden every summer. We make gallons of it and share with our neighbors. You might find yourself eating it right out of the bowl with a spoon. -Donna Kelly, Orem, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 32 servings (8 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Arrange 6 tomatoes cut side down on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Broil 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters, about 4 minutes. Cool slightly; drain well., In a food processor, process uncooked and roasted tomatoes in batches until chunky. Transfer all to a large bowl., Place the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, lime zest and remaining oil in the food processor. Cover and process until blended; add to tomatoes. Stir in the peppers, onions, cumin, paprika, chipotle pepper, salt and hot sauce. Let stand 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MILD TOMATO SALSA
I got this salsa recipe from my sister, and my children and I have been making batches of it ever since. We pair pint jars with packages of tortilla chips for zesty Christmas gifts. When the kids give this present to their teachers, they can truthfully say they helped make it. -Pamela Lundstrum, Bird Island, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 10 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, cook tomatoes, uncovered, over medium heat 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups liquid. Return tomatoes to the pot. , Stir in green peppers, onions, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, red pepper, celery, garlic, jalapenos, canning salt, hot pepper sauce and reserved tomato liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring frequently., Ladle hot mixture into 10 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SKIRT STEAK TACOS WITH ROASTED TOMATO SALSA
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat grill to high.
- Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and on the top rack of the grill while the steak is grilling.
- Heat grill pan over high heat. Brush steak with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill on one side until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook to medium-rare doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes longer. Let rest 5 minutes then slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Fill each tortilla with some lettuce, 3 to 4 pieces of meat, onion, grilled tomato salsa, sour cream, and avocado.
- Heat grill to high.
- Heat oil in a small saute pan and saute the chiles, onion, and garlic until soft.
- Brush tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until slightly charred and soft.
- Transfer tomatoes and serrano mixture to a food processor; add the lime juice and salt and pepper and process until smooth. Add the cilantro and pulse a few times (there should be flecks of cilantro in the salsa.) Transfer to a bowl.
GREEN TOMATO SALSA VERDE
Mexican salsa verde usually is made with tomatillos, not green tomatoes. (Tomatillos are in the same family as green tomatoes, but more closely related to the gooseberry.) But this version is a beautiful and delicious salsa, even without tomatillos.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories condiments, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield About 1 3/4 cups (more if thinned with water)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the green tomatoes on the baking sheet, stem-side down, and place under the broiler about 2 inches from the heat. Broil two to five minutes, until charred. Using tongs, turn the tomatoes over, and grill on the other side for two to five minutes, until blackened. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, core the tomatoes and remove the charred skin. Quarter and place in a blender or a food processor fitted with a steel blade (I prefer the blender).
- Add the remaining ingredients, except the water, to the blender or food processor, and blend to a coarse or a smooth puree (to your taste). Transfer to a bowl, taste and adjust seasonings, and thin out with water if desired. Allow to stand for 30 minutes or longer before serving to allow the flavors to develop. You may wish to thin out after it stands.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 39, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
TOMATO, CORN AND AVOCADO SALSA
This salsa is quick and easy to make. It's colorful and most important, it's delicious! Whenever I take it to a party, I bring the recipe along because I'm always asked for it. Serve with tortilla chips; colored ones are fun!
Provided by julie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Corn Salsa Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together corn, olives, tomatoes, onion, red pepper, and jalapeno pepper in a large bowl. Gently fold in diced avocado, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 266.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
YELLOW TOMATO SALSA
This recipe originally came from The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. It's a different salsa recipe. It's good served with lobster or mahi-mahi.
Provided by Julie in TX
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 3 Cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pulse the tomatoes in a food processor until well chopped. DO NOT PUREE.
- Transfer the tomatoes and their juices to a mixing bowl and stir in shallot, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, chilies, lime juice, and salt. Mix well. Taste. If needed, add maple syrup to balance the flavor and sweeten slightly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until very cold. This may be refrigerated for up to 8 hours before serving. Seasonings may need to be adjusted to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 0.7
COPYCAT CHIPOTLE FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Maybe you've made salsa at home; but have you made this one... Add this Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa to anything that needs a bit of a kick.
Provided by EmKenBken
Categories Mexican
Time 13m
Yield 4 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
- Let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature to blend flavors. Stir in cilantro. Taste salsa and adjust amount of jalapeno pepper and salt as desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
FIRE-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO SALSA
This gorgeous salsa would shine on any big-game snack table. The fire-roasting brings out a tremendous amount of flavor and provides just the right touch of smoky goodness. I'm sure your friends are more than happy with the jarred stuff, but once in a while it's nice to see if they're paying attention.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush with olive oil.
- Spread tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers onto prepared baking sheet.
- Cook under the preheated broiler for 5 minutes. Turn the baking sheet and continue broiling until vegetables are charred, about 5 minutes more. Cool slightly.
- Remove garlic from skins; discard skins.
- Blend tomatoes, onion, peeled garlic, jalapenos, any accumulated juices from the baking sheet, cilantro leaves, lime juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, and oregano in a blender until salsa is smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 12.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
YELLOW PEAR TOMATO SALSA
This salsa recipe is perfect for when you have an abundance of yellow pear tomatoes coming from the garden. Although it calls for yellow pear tomatoes, feel free to substitute any kind of tomato for the yellow pears. This salsa is mild, yet flavorful, and can be spiced up with the addition of more jalapeno peppers.
Provided by Hautemaman
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 20.1, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.5
HOMEMADE TOMATO SALSA
This classic salsa recipe has been a favorite for many years and is a traditional Southwestern-style sauce. It's full of tomato flavor and perfect for any time you want to serve a tasty homemade salsa. Made from juicy tomatoes, green bell peppers, green onions, and seasoned with lime juice, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno chiles, this pico de gallo-style salsa serves as a great appetizer, snack, or sauce for Mexican night. And because it's so simple to throw together, we think it's bound to become your go-to homemade salsa recipe.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Condiment
Time 20m
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in glass or plastic bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/4 Cup, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
GREEN TOMATO SALSA
I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my garden. -Vanessa Moon, Tucson, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place in a bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes., Using tongs, place tomatoes, a few at a time, in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove tomatoes; cool slightly. Peel and finely chop tomatoes; place in a large bowl., Remove skin, stems and seeds from charred peppers. Finely chop peppers; add to tomatoes. Stir in onion and garlic., Place all remaining ingredients except chips in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add to tomato mixture, stirring to combine. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
This is a delicious homemade salsa.
Provided by bluebayou
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
PEACH & TOMATO SALSA
This is a spicy salsa that my family eats with tortilla chips. My daughter serves it with grilled chicken. It is easy to prepare and process if you use the canned shortcuts. (Fresh is better, but it is still flavorful and spicy using canned tomatoes and peppers.) Use ONLY fresh, firm yellow peaches!
Provided by Preschool Chef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 pints
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel, pit, and chop peaches, and mix with lime juice.
- Peel and chop fresh tomatoes to measure 4 cups (If using canned diced tomatoes, drain excess juice before measuring).
- Combine all fresh fruits and vegetables in a large stainless steel pot. Add vinegar, honey,cilantro, cayenne, and crushed red pepper. ( Do not add canned vegetables yet).
- Bring mixture to boil over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add any canned vegetables, and cook for 3 more minutes. .Continue frequent stirring.
- Turn heat to simmer.
- Ladle salsa into hot sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rim with clean cloth or napkin. Top with new sterilized lid. Screw on band tightly.
- Place jars in canning pot. Add water, making sure tops of lids are covered.
- Bring canner to boil, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars from canner, and place on towel in a cool spot.
- In about an hour, check to make sure that lids have sealed. Refrigerate or reprocess any that are not sealed.
- Allow to sit without moving for about 2 days.
- Label and store jars in a cool, dark place.
AVOCADO, TOMATO AND MANGO SALSA
Looking for a refreshing salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favorite. Serve with tortilla chips. This is also fantastic served on white fish. I often use a canned jalapeno instead of fresh.
Provided by FHIVESHOT
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Avocado Salsa Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the mango, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. Stir in the salt, lime juice, red onion, and olive oil. To blend the flavors, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 397.3 mg, Sugar 8 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. The better the quality of your tomatoes, the better your salsa will be. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a sweet, juicy flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of tomatoes. There are many different varieties of tomatoes available, each with its own unique flavor. Try using a combination of different types of tomatoes to create a salsa with a complex flavor profile.
- Roast your tomatoes before making salsa. Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and makes them sweeter. You can roast tomatoes in the oven or on the grill.
- Use fresh herbs and spices. Fresh herbs and spices add a lot of flavor to salsa. Some popular herbs and spices to use in salsa include cilantro, basil, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
- Don't over-process your salsa. Salsa is best when it has a little bit of texture. If you over-process your salsa, it will become too smooth and lose its flavor.
Conclusion:
Making homemade tomato salsa is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and create a delicious condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious salsa that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you have a bunch of ripe tomatoes, don't hesitate to make a batch of homemade tomato salsa. You won't be disappointed!
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