Description
This Best Salsa Recipe is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful salsa made with ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapenos, and a blend of spices, finished with crushed San Marzano tomatoes and diced green chiles for an authentic taste. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for dipping or topping your favorite Mexican 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 & Spices
- 15 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes (1 can)
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles, mild, medium, or hot (1 can)
- 2–3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2–3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Fresh Ingredients: Place the fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic cloves, jalapenos, cilantro, fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of sugar (if using), and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt into a food processor. Pulse the mixture until the contents are finely chopped and well blended, creating a fresh and aromatic base.
- Add Canned Ingredients: Pour in the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and diced green chiles to the food processor. Puree the mixture until it reaches a mostly smooth consistency, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even blending and a uniform flavor profile.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salsa and add additional cumin and sugar if desired to enhance flavor depth. Blend briefly again to incorporate the seasonings evenly throughout the salsa.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the salsa to a container and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld together perfectly, producing a delicious, ready-to-serve salsa ideal for chips, tacos, and more.
Notes
- For a spicier salsa, leave the jalapeno seeds or substitute with habanero peppers.
- Sugar is optional and helps balance the acidity of tomatoes.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor impact.
- Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes for optimal taste.
- This salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
