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    Home Β» Snack Recipes

    Homemade Salsa Recipe

    Published: Jan 30, 2014 by Sherri Hall Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    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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    Homemade Salsa in a black bowl with cilantro on top

    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!

    Ingredients for salsa on a cutting board


    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 Greg used to make this salsa.

    It truly beats chopping by hand.

    Greg actually got the Vidalia Chop Wizard for Christmas one year during one of those gift exchange games where you steal other people's gifts and stick them with something they don't want.

    Luckily for him, this gift came in quite handy. It has been his go-to tool for salsa ever since!

    Chopping a tomato with Vidalia Chop Wizard

    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 and restaurant style salsa with pineapple next.

    homemade salsa in a black bowl with some tortilla chips around it
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    Homemade Salsa Recipe

    This delicious homemade salsa is filled with fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro and lime juice...plus it's super easy to make!
    Course Appetizer, Dip, Snack
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword dairy-free, fresh salsa, gluten free, meatless monday, salsa, vegan
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 8 -10
    Calories 76kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    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

    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Christie

      June 14, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        June 17, 2020 at 9:49 am

        Thanks Christie! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Carla MacDuff

      November 30, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      This looks delicious and so easy. I will be trying it this weekend! thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        December 01, 2018 at 8:30 am

        Thank you, Carla! Hope you enjoy the salsa! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Shannon @ Dinner from the Heart

      February 28, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      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. πŸ™‚ You can't go wrong with fresh salsa.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 28, 2015 at 8:52 pm

        Yes, it's a great tool especially for uniform sizing. Thanks for checking out our recipe!

        Reply
    4. Kristina

      February 28, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 28, 2015 at 4:04 pm

        Thanks Kristina...hope you enjoy! Yes, the Vidalia chopper is sooo convenient!

        Reply
    5. jenn peas and crayons

      February 28, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      Gorgeous photos! I loooooove a good homemade salsa/pico!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 28, 2015 at 4:01 pm

        Thank you Jenn! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. heidi steinert

      August 20, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      Cant wait to try this as well, Im a salsa freak! Looks so easy and sounds yummy! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        August 20, 2014 at 2:54 pm

        Thank you Heidi. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply

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