Description
This easy Blender Salsa Recipe delivers a fresh, flavorful, and slightly smoky salsa made with fire-roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Prepared in just minutes using a blender, this salsa offers the perfect balance of heat and zest with a bit of texture, making it ideal for dipping, topping, or adding to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 15 oz. fire-roasted tomatoes (can substitute fresh tomatoes)
- 1/2 large jalapeño, cut in chunks
- 1/4 cup red onion, cut in chunks
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1/3 cup cilantro, loosely packed and roughly chopped
- 1/2 large lime, freshly squeezed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the fire-roasted tomatoes, chopped red onion, jalapeño chunks, peeled garlic clove, loosely packed cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into a large blender or food processor. Make sure to give the vegetables a rough chop before adding to help blend evenly.
- Blend: Pulse the ingredients in short bursts for just a few seconds at a time. Avoid over-blending to retain some texture in the salsa, ensuring it’s chunky and fresh rather than smooth.
- Transfer to Container: Pour the blended salsa into mason jars or an airtight container ready for storage.
- Store: Refrigerate the salsa until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld together for optimal taste.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before blending.
- This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use fresh lime juice to brighten the flavor; bottled lime juice can change the taste.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your preference after blending.
- Serve with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
