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Best Homemade Salsa Ever

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This Best Homemade Salsa Ever is fresh, bold, and bursting with tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. Made with ripe tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and lime juice, it’s quick to make and perfect for everything from chips to tacos to grilled meats.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 3 cups (6-8 servings)
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes (Roma or plum work great)
  • 1/2 onion (white or red)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1–2 jalapeños or serrano peppers (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1–2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin (optional, for a smoky touch)

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and peppers.
  2. Add everything to a food processor or blender, along with lime juice, cilantro, salt, and sugar (if using).
  3. Pulse the mixture until you reach your desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, lime juice, or peppers as needed.
  5. Let the salsa chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, try roasting the tomatoes, onions, and peppers first.
  • For chunkier salsa, chop everything by hand instead of using a blender.
  • Swap tomatoes for tomatillos for a tangy green salsa.
  • Add a bit of mango, pineapple, or avocado for a fruity twist.
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add smoky heat to the salsa.

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