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The BEST Salsa Recipe. Minutes to make hours to enjoy!

The BEST Salsa Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, mexican american
Keyword: Best salsa recipe, blender salsa recipe, restaurant style salsa recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Colleen Kennedy
Best Salsa recipe! Restaurant style salsa recipe, just 5 minutes to make,
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Ingredients

  • 28 oz can(s) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1-2 jalapenos*
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup packed fresh Cilantro (if you dislike Cilantro substitute parsley)
  • 2 TBS fresh lime juice
  • 2 TBS honey
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • Cumin to taste*
  • cayenne pepper to taste, add more for extra heat
  • Chips

Instructions

  • Throw all ingredients in your blender, food processor, Vitamix or Ninja and pulse until all ingredients become smooth. Taste and adjust to your liking.
  • It's as simple as that!
  • *If you enjoy some heat in your salsa, leave some or all of the seeds and stems in from the jalapenos. If your jalapenos end up not being very spicy, add in a few shakes of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
  • Enjoy the taste of cumin? Add in a couple of pinches (it lends a smoky flavor) It really helps make this salsa have a depth of flavor
  • If you want this salsa sweeter, add more honey. Not sweet, don't add any honey. It is completely flexible and will work just about any way you make it.
  • I don't enjoy onion in this, however, if you do feel free to add in 2-3 TBS chopped red onion.

Notes

  • You can also use fresh tomatoes. It is a wonderful idea to roast them first. If you do, allow them to cool completely and chill for at least an hour before using for best flavor.
  • For a thicker salsa, first pulse or blend just the cilantro/parsley, garlic and jalapeno alone. THEN add in the rest of the ingredients so you only pulse a few times.
  • Use diced tomatoes and drain off most of the liquid. YOu can save the liquid and add in after if you so choose.
  • Taste and adjust, you can always add in additional salt, honey or red pepper.
  • For a milder salsa, discard the seeds and inner membrane from the jalapeno. It's always a good idea to taste your jalapeno as well before using so you know hat type of heat it has from mild to super spicy.
  • To make a spicy salsa add in extra jalapeno or add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 10servings | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg