Best Homemade Salsa Recipe (2024)

It took us forever to perfect our homemade salsa recipe, but we finally feel like it is perfect. This is wonderful to make late summer when tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro are ripe in the home garden.
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This salsa comes together in just 10 minutes and is DELICIOUS! You are going to wish you had more tomatoes!
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You can various different kinds of tomatoes – cherry, slicing variety (early girl, beefmaster), or roma variety (although we usually save these to make pasta sauce). Wash, but no need to cut.
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Chop 1/2 large onion, 2 TAB fresh cilantro, 2 medium cloves garlic, and 1 small (or 1/2 large) jalapeno.
Note: Jalapenos add a wonderful flavor to the salsa. If you like milder salsa just make sure to remove all the seeds – they are what make it hot.
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In a food processor put 2-3 cups tomatoes and process until smooth (10 seconds).
Now add 1/4 cup organic (preservative and high fructose syrup free) ketchup, 1 teas sea salt, 1/2 lime juice, and chopped veggies.

Add 2 cups more tomatoes. Process a few seconds only. If you like smooth salsa process longer, for chunky salsa process less.

Chill if desired & enjoy!

NOTE: You can preserve homemade salsa by putting it in sterilized glass canning jars and putting in boiling water that covers the entire jar for 15 minutes.

Breakfast Recipes

  • Amazing Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
  • Homemade Oatmeal: Crockpot Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal,Slow Cooker Blueberry Oatmeal. Bannana Oatmeal, Chocolate Berry Overnight Oats, orButterscotch Oats – a really good oatmeal !
  • Cinnamon Zucchini Coffee Cake
  • Family Favorite Blueberry Muffins with a streusal topping
  • Blueberry Breakfast Casserole
  • Fall favorite, Breakfast Apple Cake
  • Breakfast Pizza is such a yummy, Easy Breakfast Ideas
  • Overnight French Toast Casserole
  • Dad’s Healthy Egg McMuffin
  • Heavenly Orange Rolls
  • Super Easy Egg Casserole you can make ahead
  • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
  • No Fail Pancake Recipe or our Yummy Banana Pancakes
  • Sourdough Crepes with Bananas Foster
  • Homemade, Bread Machine English Muffins – way better than the store bought and easier than you’d think
  • Pumpkin Waffles are so flavorful and taste like fall
  • Easy Breakfast Casserole with Croutons

Soup Recipes

  • BEST Sweet Chili Recipe
  • Easy Pumpkin Chili
  • Instapot Corn Chowder Soup
  • Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Best ever Tomato Soup with bacon
  • Leftover Thanksgiving Soup
  • Green Chicken Taco Soup
  • Early Autumn Fall Soup Recipes with sausage and apple

Recipes for Salads and Sandwiches

  • Creamy Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich
  • Shredded Chicken Sandwich Recipe that is perfect for company
  • Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich
  • Kid Favorite Quesadilla Pizza School Lunch
  • Best Oriental Coleslaw with Soy Sauce
  • Beet Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
  • Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Ground Beef Taco Salad
  • Easy Spinach and Berry Salad

Main Dishes

  • Mom’s Easy Lasagna Recipe
  • General Tso Chicken Recipe
  • Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe
  • Delicious Homemade Tortilla Recipe
  • Rich Mac and Cheese Pies
  • Sausage Make Ahead Foil Packet Dinners
  • Easy Barbecue Chicken Recipe
  • Juicy Lemon Chicken Pasta Instant pot
  • Jazzed up Creamed Chicken over Biscuits
  • Best Ever Mac and Cheese
  • Copycat Dave’s Gourmet Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
  • Easy Cheese Souffle
  • Super Tender BBQ Roast
  • Homemade Copycat Godfathers Taco Pizza Recipe
  • Easy Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
  • Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
  • How to make homemade pasta
  • Super Flavorful Grilled Pork Loin
  • Healthy Pineapple Fried Rice
  • Seriously the Best, Make Ahead Twice Baked Potatoes
  • Easy Pasta Recipe with Ham, Walnuts, and Parmesan Cheese

Desserts

  • This Easy Oreo Cheeseball can be served as an appetizer or dessert!
  • Making this snow ice cream is one my kids’ favorite annual traditions!
  • Pumpkin Lava Cake is an ooey gooey fall dessert your family will want seconds of!
  • This sandcastle ice cream is so clever and EASY to make! You are sure to be the coolest mom on the block!
  • You don’t need a fancy ice cream maker; here is how to make ice cream in a bag
  • These homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are the perfect dessert to go along with your Mexican dinner
  • If you’ve never tried our melt in your mouth sugar cookies, you are missing out!
  • Whip up a batch of this carmel chex mix for your next game night or potluck!
  • These snicker cookies are so decadent with a delightful melty middle!
  • This soft Gingerbread Man Recipe for kids is my most requested for every cookie swap!
  • I can almost smell this cooking, my perfect every time, best pumpkin pie recipe
  • My kids favorite cookies – Monster Cookie Recipe
  • Or make these classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • So good their gone, easy homemade brownies recipe
  • Perfect for summer, Lemon Bars with vanilla wafer crust
  • Homemade Ice Cream Cake – this is what I request for my birthday cake every year! YUM!
  • Classic Vanilla Ice Cream in a homemade ice cream maker
  • Our favorite cake ball recipes
  • So good you just can’t stop eating it Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
  • Mom’s Homemade Apple Pie

Appetizers

  • Pepperoni Cheeseball Game Day Appetizers
  • My famous pineapple cream cheese dip
  • Zesty Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Our GO TO Salsa Recipe with gardne fresh tomatoes
  • Grab your veggies, they are going to want to take a dunk in this Southwestern Dip
  • Family Favorite appetizer meatballs with super quick secret sauce!
  • Quick Pineapple Salsa made from scratch
  • Sweet and Sour Bacon and Water Chestnut Appetizer
  • Go to Peanut Butter Dip for Apples
  • It wouldn’t be Christmas without serving up this family traditional Wassail Recipe

Breads and Side Dishes

  • Super Moist Southern Cornbread recipe with creamed corn
  • Easy Bread Machine Hamurger Buns
  • Super Yummy Quick Yeast Rolls
  • Rosemary Crock pot Bread
  • Sweet Potato Sourdough Buns
  • Delicious Yeastless Bread – quick bread recipe no yeast

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Best Homemade Salsa Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the key to good salsa? ›

The secret to a great salsa is fresh ingredients! A bit of lime juice is essential to ensure it lasts longer (the acidity prevents the veggies from going bad), but too much will overpower the taste. I prefer to chop the veggies very finely by hand then use a blender or food processor very briefly to “liquefy” it.

Why does Mexican restaurant salsa taste so good? ›

A unique blend of fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice contributes to the vibrant, lively taste of restaurant-style salsa.

How do you make salsa taste better? ›

To brighten up your salsa add fresh tomatoes', onions, jalapenos or Serrano Chile's and definitely add cilantro and lemon juice for added punch roast the peppers and tomatoes that will make store bought salsa taste like home made.

Which onion is best for salsa? ›

White onion – you can also use a yellow or red onion, but white onion is what is traditionally used to make salsa. Fresh cilantro – I recommend cutting off any large, thick stems, but blending in some of the thin, smaller stems, along with the leaves is totally fine. Lime juice – fresh squeezed, always for this recipe!

What is the ratio of tomatoes to onions in salsa? ›

Start by using a 2:1 weight ratio on your Tomatoes VS. Onions for a properly balanced salsa. Don't worry, you don't have to weigh ingredients every time you want to make salsa. Just know that a typical plum tomato weighs approximately 100g (3.5oz), and a largish white onion will weigh 300g (10.5 oz.)

What brand salsa do most Mexican restaurants use? ›

If you're searching for a salsa that meets the expectations of many Mexican chefs, Herdez is the one. “When I am in a pinch, my go-to salsa is the Herdez brand, with my personal favorite being the Guacamole Salsa Mild," said Dudley Nieto, the executive chef at Fat Rosie's in Illinois.

What kind of salsa do most Mexican restaurants use? ›

By far, salsa roja is the most popular Mexican salsa, and after a bite, it is not hard to see why. Different chefs will often vary the amount of heat by adjusting how much and what kind of chilis are added to the mix.

What is the number 1 salsa brand in Mexico? ›

The HERDEZ® brand is the No. 1 selling brand in Mexico and the leading authentic Mexican salsa brand in homes across the US. Best known for products such as Herdez® Salsa Verde, Salsa Casera and the original Guacamole Salsa, the Herdez® brand is founded on authenticity in flavor and quality you can trust.

What can I add to my salsa for more flavor? ›

What can I add to salsa for more flavor?
  1. Lime or lemon for a zip of citrus.
  2. Cilantro for a pleasantly herbaceous tang.
  3. Onions because you know everything's better with onions.
  4. Roasted tomatoes, peppers, or garlic because roasting anything provides a smoky flavor that we love.
Jun 10, 2022

Why is my salsa so bland? ›

Blandness usually comes from lack of seasoning. When you prepare a dish like spaghetti sauce you want to season as you go, not just at the end. Salt enhances the flavor of foods as well as performs some important functions during cooking, like drawing moisture out of ingredients and intensifying their flavor.

Why do you put vinegar in salsa? ›

The acid ingredients in salsa help preserve it. You must add acid to canned salsa because the natural acidity may not be high enough. Commonly used acids are vinegar and bottled lemon juice. Lemon juice is more acidic than vinegar and has less effect on flavor.

What are the best peppers for salsa? ›

For mild salsa, use banana peppers, Anaheim peppers, and/or canned diced green chile peppers. For medium salsa, add one finely chopped jalapeno to the mix. For hot salsa, add two finely chopped jalapeno peppers or the even hotter serrano peppers.

Which tomatoes are best for salsa? ›

Roma Tomatoes are a popular choice for salsa-making due to their dense and meaty texture, small number of seeds, and full-of-flavor tanginess. Variations of this tomato are sometimes called “plum” or “paste” tomatoes. Red Beefsteak Tomatoes are another favorite for those who favor a juicier tomato in their salsa.

What if I add too much garlic to my salsa? ›

You can increase the proportion of other ingredients as much as is necessary to lessen the proportion of garlic in the salsa. You can also add a pinch of sugar —brown sugar works best in my opinion— to lessen the garlic taste.

What makes a good salsa tomato? ›

Roma Tomatoes are a popular choice for salsa-making due to their dense and meaty texture, small number of seeds, and full-of-flavor tanginess. Variations of this tomato are sometimes called “plum” or “paste” tomatoes. Red Beefsteak Tomatoes are another favorite for those who favor a juicier tomato in their salsa.

Should salsa be smooth or chunky? ›

Salsa can be smooth or chunky, but it gets most of its flavor from fresh produce and herbs like cilantro.

Why does my salsa have no flavor? ›

Forgetting to use salt

Salt is undoubtedly an under-appreciated element in the perfect homemade salsa recipe. It can help round out the flavors in raw salsas and highlight the acidic or spicy components you use in your recipe.

How do you add depth to salsa? ›

Spices. Sugar (to cut the acidity and add flavor), salt, pepper, and just a touch of ground cumin (a little goes a long way to give our salsa a great depth of flavor).

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