Description
This Best Salsa Recipe offers a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful homemade salsa that is perfectly balanced with ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a blend of spices. Combining fresh and canned ingredients, this easy-to-make salsa is ideal for dipping, topping, or enhancing your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered
- 1 red onion, peeled and quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 jalapenos, stemmed and seeded (or substitute habanero or serrano peppers)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Canned Ingredients
- 15 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes (1 can)
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles, mild, medium, or hot (1 can)
Spices and Seasonings
- 2-3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2-3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic cloves, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons sugar (if using), and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt into a food processor.
- Pulse Fresh Ingredients: Pulse the ingredients in the food processor until everything is finely chopped and well blended, ensuring a consistent texture.
- Add Canned Tomatoes and Green Chiles: Pour in the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and diced green chiles into the food processor.
- Puree Mixture: Puree the entire mixture until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl as needed to ensure even blending.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salsa and add additional ground cumin and sugar if desired to enhance flavor. Blend briefly again to mix the seasonings evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the salsa to a container and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill and allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the seeds in the jalapenos or substitute with habanero peppers.
- If you prefer a chunkier salsa, pulse less to maintain more texture.
- Sugar is optional but helps to balance acidity and enhance overall flavor.
- This salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve with tortilla chips, grilled meats, or as a topping for tacos and burritos.
