Description
Making homemade salsa is better than any restaurant version because it’s ridiculously simple, incredibly flavorful, and uses ingredients you likely already have. This is the only salsa recipe you’ll ever need.
Ingredients
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1/4 medium white onion, peeled
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2 tbsp diced jalapeños (from a can) or 1 fresh jalapeño, stem and seeds removed
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2 cloves garlic, peeled
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14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic (like Hunt’s)
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1/2 lime, juiced
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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2 tbsp fresh cilantro
These fresh and bold ingredients make all the difference—especially the fire-roasted tomatoes, which add a deep, smoky flavor. Learn more about how canned vs. fresh tomatoes affect the final dish.
Instructions
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Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse 5–6 times until evenly chopped.
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Scrape the sides of the bowl, then add the tomatoes, lime juice, salt, and cilantro.
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Pulse just 1–2 more times to keep some texture.
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Serve immediately or store in a sealed jar in the fridge.
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For peak flavor, let it rest overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min