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Fresh Tomatoes and Salsa

There is a tomato overload in my backyard right now.

Every year I plant way more tomato seeds than any one family should, in hopes that a few plants will survive and thrive. I am not known for being the best gardener, yet I do get lucky every now and again.

This year, my tomato plants took off, providing us with a seemingly endless supply of seven varieties of tomatoes. I have been eating them in salads and sauces for the last month.

Yet I always say, when life gives you tomatoes… Make salsa!

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Homemade Salsa

There are hundreds thousands of tomato-based salsa recipes online. Why should you make this one?

Well, we think this is The Best Homemade Salsa Recipe around because it is healthy, quick to make, offers a fine chunky texture, and is brimming with absurd amounts of flavor.

Want to know the secret to perfectly delicious salsa?

See the Complete Best Homemade Salsa Recipe Card Below!

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The Secret To The Best Salsa Recipe

Sometimes salsa made with just fresh ingredients can come off with a shallow flavor… Lacking depth. Whereas, salsa made with canned ingredients alone can taste store-bought.

It is my belief that you need both fresh and canned ingredients to make the best homemade salsa recipe.

Here is everything you need to make the most delicious salsa easily at home:

  • Ripe tomatoescored and quartered, no peeling necessary! (romas or plum tomatoes are a good choice)
  • Red onionpeeled and quartered (or yellow onion)
  • Garlic clovespeeled
  • Jalapeñosstemmed and seeded
  • Cilantro 
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Ground cumin
  • Sugar – optional. Sometimes the tomatoes need a little boost to balance the acidity.
  • Salt
  • Canned crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • Diced green chilesyour choice of mild, medium, or hot
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How To Make Salsa

  1. Prepare the veggies and add them to your food processor along with lime juice and seasonings. Chop to a fine grade.
  2. Next, add the canned crushed San Marzano tomatoes and green chiles and puree again until almost smooth to create an even yet chunky consistency. The canned tomatoes provide a rustic essence and sweetness that accentuates the fresh produce, while the canned green chiles deliver a smoky quality that fresh peppers are lacking.
  3. Add more cumin and salt to taste, and refrigerate until chilled and ready to enjoy.

You will taste bright tangy notes from garden-fresh tomatoes, sharp notes from the onion and garlic, herbs and spice, and complexity from the “secret ingredient” canned items, all in one!

Spoon this flavorful salsa over eggs, on your favorite Mexican dishes like quesadillas, chicken enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.

You are going to love this recipe for game day, potlucks, parties, or just keeping it in the fridge for any time you need a zesty snack!

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Is This Salsa Recipe Spicy?

Yes, this recipe has got zing but, if you are sensitive to spicy heat, you can adjust our Best Homemade Salsa Recipe by adding fewer jalapeño chilis and being sure to purchase the mild canned green chiles.

Or if you prefer to take the heat up a notch, try throwing in habanero or serrano chiles!

How Long Will Homemade Salsa Last?

This salsa will keep well for 10-12 days if kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Be sure to not allow it to sit for too long (over an hour or so) at room temperature between keeping chilled in the fridge.

You can also freeze this homemade salsa for up to 4 months by putting it in a freezer-safe container and then wrapping it with foil.

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The Best Homemade Salsa Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
How To Make Delicious Salsa: Secrets of making the Best Homemade Salsa Recipe! This restaurant style salsa recipe is loaded with flavor, has an amazing texture, and a secret ingredient.
Servings: 20 (5 cups)

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons sugar (if using), and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the contents are fine and well blended.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and green chiles. Puree until mostly smooth. Taste, then add more cumin and sugar if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

If refrigerated in an airtight container, this salsa should last 10-12 days.
Spice Level – If you are sensitive to spicy heat, reduce the jalapenos to 1 pepper. Also, I love cumin, however, some people are sensitive to it. You can reduce the cumin to 1 teaspoon if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 19kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 230mg, Potassium: 150mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 305IU, Vitamin C: 11.3mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.6mg
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Author: Sommer Collier
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