This delicious homemade salsa is filled with fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro and lime juice...plus it's super easy to make! Use this fresh salsa for dipping or as a topping for your favorite tacos!
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It's fiesta time!
So, break out your sombrero, shake those maracas and get ready to paaaaarty with some Homemade Salsa.
I don't know about you, but I looove the sides of fresh salsa and pico de gallo served at authentic Mexican restaurants.
All those fresh and crisp veggies - it's a snack that's not only tasty, but super healthy!
Unfortunately, sometimes super healthy means super hard to make.
You might be thinking, "Ugh, seriously? All that chopping? It will take forever. Forget it! I'm going to the store to by some salsa in a jar."
OK, OK. Before you walk out the door, hear me out.
Believe me; there's an easier way!
How to Easily Chop Vegetables for Fresh Salsa
Nowadays, there are so many kitchen gadgets out there designed to make your cooking experience easier, and hence, more enjoyable.
This is why I hold a special place in my heart for my food processor.
OK, I'll get back to the point.
And the point isn't about food processors.
For chopping jobs like this one, I would recommend investing in a vegetable chopper, such as the Vidalia Chop Wizard
It truly beats chopping by hand.
We actually got the Vidalia Chop Wizard
Luckily, this gift came in quite handy. It has been our go-to tool for salsa ever since!
What ingredients are in this homemade salsa?
This salsa recipe is made with:
- Tomatoes
- Red Onion
- Red Pepper
- Jalapeno
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Lime
- Olive Oil
- Salt
Sometimes, I want a thicker version of salsa (you know, like those jars we were talking about).
My trick to thicken up this Homemade Salsa is to add in tomato paste.
Either way, you'll love how easy it is to make!
Be sure to watch our video below to see how easy it is to make this fresh salsa!
If you like this recipe, check out our easy guacamole, mango habanero salsa recipe, and restaurant style salsa with pineapple next.
Homemade Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 1 red onion (peeled)
- 1 red pepper
- 1 jalapeno
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 12 cilantro sprigs
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 (6 oz. can) tomato paste (optional)
Instructions
- Chop tomatoes, onion, red pepper, jalapeno and garlic (be sure to remove seeds from peppers) and add to large bowl.
- Remove leaves from cilantro sprigs. Chop and add to bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice into the bowl.
- Add olive oil.
- Add salt to taste and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Add optional tomato paste for a thicker salsa if desired.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
(Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)
Notes
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Christie
I'm always looking for a good tasty salsa recipe and this one sounds so good with a little spicy kick from the jalapeno! YUM! Thank you for sharing!
Sherri Hall
Thanks Christie! 🙂
Carla MacDuff
This looks delicious and so easy. I will be trying it this weekend! thanks so much for sharing.
Sherri Hall
Thank you, Carla! Hope you enjoy the salsa! 🙂
Shannon @ Dinner from the Heart
Woo Hoo!! I'm a definite pushover for kitchen tools. I don't actually have this one. Shocking, I know. I love the size that it makes the pieces of tomato and onion. So uniform. 🙂 You can't go wrong with fresh salsa.
Watch Learn Eat
Yes, it's a great tool especially for uniform sizing. Thanks for checking out our recipe!
Kristina
we love homemade salsa, and no two are ever the same! we will have to try this recipe next. ...and I would LOVE one of those Vidalia slicers!
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks Kristina...hope you enjoy! Yes, the Vidalia chopper is sooo convenient!
jenn peas and crayons
Gorgeous photos! I loooooove a good homemade salsa/pico!
Watch Learn Eat
Thank you Jenn! 🙂
heidi steinert
Cant wait to try this as well, Im a salsa freak! Looks so easy and sounds yummy! 🙂
Watch Learn Eat
Thank you Heidi. Hope you enjoy!