Best Homemade Salsa Ever Recipe

Homemade Salsa Ever

This is the ultimate fresh salsa recipe — bursting with juicy tomatoes, zesty lime, garlic, onion, and a kick of jalapeño. It’s quick to make in a blender or food processor, and it tastes even better after chilling for a bit. Serve it with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats and veggies!

Ingredients:

• 6 ripe Roma tomatoes (or 1 can 14 oz fire-roasted tomatoes, drained)

• ½ red onion, roughly chopped

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded (leave seeds in for more heat)

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

• Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

• Salt, to taste (start with ½ teaspoon)

• Optional: ½ tsp cumin or a pinch of sugar to balance acidity

Instructions:

1. Blend the Ingredients:

   • Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a blender or food processor.

   • Pulse until desired consistency — chunky or smooth!

2. Taste & Adjust:

   • Taste and add more salt or lime juice as needed.

   • For extra kick, add another half jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.

3. Chill & Serve:

   • Let it chill for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.

   • Serve with tortilla chips, over tacos, grilled chicken, or burrito bowls.

Tips:

• For roasted flavor, char the tomatoes and jalapeños under the broiler or on a grill before blending.

• Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Would you like a chunky pico de gallo version or a green tomatillo salsa next? 🌶️🧅