Homemade Fresh Salsa Recipe in a Blender
This Homemade Fresh Salsa Recipe in a Blender is quick, easy, and packed with fresh flavor. Made with ripe tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
4 Roma tomatoes
½ white or yellow onion
⅓ cup fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño pepper (red or green; remove seeds for a milder salsa)
2 garlic cloves
or 1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of sugar
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Roughly chop the tomatoes and place half of them into the blender.
Add the lime juice.
Roughly chop the onion and jalapeño, then add them to the blender along with the garlic cloves.
Add the remaining tomatoes, cilantro, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Pulse a few times until the ingredients begin to break down. If needed, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to help the blender process the mixture.
Blend on low speed until the salsa reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl or airtight container.
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop fully.
Notes
Green jalapeños typically provide a milder flavor, while red jalapeños may add extra sweetness and heat.
Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño for a less spicy salsa.
For a chunkier salsa, pulse only a few times instead of blending until smooth.
Fresh lime juice provides the best flavor.
The salsa will deepen in color and taste even better after chilling.
