Description
This Best Homemade Salsa Ever recipe is a fresh, flavorful blend of whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and gentle seasonings. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and saltiness, this salsa can be adjusted to your preferred texture, whether chunky or smooth. Ideal for serving with chips, tacos, or as a zesty topping for your favorite dishes, and ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Base
- 1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 cans (10 ounce) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 whole jalapeño, quartered and sliced thin
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the whole tomatoes with juice, diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced jalapeño, sugar, and salt into a blender or food processor.
- Pulse to Desired Texture: Pulse the mixture until you reach your preferred consistency, whether chunky or smooth. Be careful not to overblend if you want chunkier salsa.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Sample the salsa and add additional salt or sugar if needed to balance the flavors according to your taste.
- Chill Before Serving: Transfer the salsa into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños or remove seeds for milder salsa.
- Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned for a fresher taste, but cooking times may vary.
- For a smoky flavor, add a small amount of chipotle chili powder.
- This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a topping for eggs.
