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Homemade Salsa Recipe

This homemade salsa is quick, fresh, and easily customizable. Perfect for a snack or party appetizer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salsa Ingredients
  • 1 14.5 oz can whole peeled plum tomatoes undrained
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel with green chilies
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion roughly diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup cilantro leaves along with tender stems, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 tablespoon lime juice more if required
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Add all the ingredients into a blender or food processor.
  2. Pulse in short bursts until the salsa has reached your desired consistency.
  3. Taste-test! Check for seasoning using a tortilla chip, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon or more of lime juice if needed. Add more salt or sugar to balance the flavors, if required.
  4. Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. Adjust lime juice, salt, and sugar to taste. This salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.