Easy Chunky Salsa Recipe
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This easy Chunky Salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes is just one of the many ways you can make authentic salsa. What I love about this homemade salsa recipe is that it is tasty, fresh and filling, with no added preservatives.
Also known as pico de Gallo, this fresh chunky salsa is made with only fresh ingredients which make it a healthy condiment.
It is one of our easy Mexican recipes you will want to bookmark for later.
Why You Will Love this Recipe
Easy Recipe. This Easy homemade salsa recipe is made with a handful of simple ingredients in about 15 minutes. It is a great way to use up home grown tomatoes from your garden.
Restaurant Style Salsa. This chunky fresh salsa is legit and is a salsa you would find in a Mexican restaurant.
Inexpensive. I also love how inexpensive it is to make. Tomatoes on the vine were on sale this week as were jalapeno and Serrano chilis. I think because Cinco de Mayo is nearly here, the grocery stores put these ingredients on sale so all the more reason to try this homemade salsa if you have never made it before. You can make this one without a food processor.
We often eat this with tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or with some tortilla chips. In fact we ate this the other day when we were catching up on our episodes of The Voice. We tape these shows during the week and watch on the weekend so we can run through the commercials.
Remember I am all about making the most of time and using your DVR can save you many hours.
Homemade Chunky Salsa Ingredients
- Whole tomatoes – Roma tomatoes, on the vine tomatoes or
- fresh cilantro
- white onion, yellow onion or red onion
- fresh jalapenos
- garlic clove
- fresh lime juice
Full details in recipe card below.
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This chunky tomato salsa recipe is perfect for meat, fish and chicken. It is also great for game day. For more great salsa recipes, try this Pineapple Mango salsa or this Spicy Habanero salsa.
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Timesaving Tips
- Store salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- It is a good idea to wear gloves when chopping jalapeños.
- While a food processor can sure help, it is not necessary for this recipe.
- This is a good salsa to make ahead. It is also good to double for a big batch of delicious salsa.
- Serve with all types of Mexican food – tacos, enchiladas, corn tortillas, corn chips or crunchy tortilla chips.
More of my Best Homemade Salsa Recipe Ideas
- 5 Minute Guacamole – perfect for busy days when you need to put together an appetizer in minutes.
- Restaurant-style Salsa – a smooth salsa that goes great with Mexican recipes.
- Pico de Gallo with Avocado – the perfect salsa for so many foods.
- Baked Jalapeno Poppers – a slightly spicy recipe that is great with cocktails.
- Hot Chorizo Dip– a nice hot appetizer for a cold day or evening. Great with tortilla chips.
- Pineapple Mango Salsa – A delicious tropica salsa made with fresh ingredients. Wonderful with fresh fish.
Looking for some salsas to pair with meals? Try my restaurant-style salsa, Blender Tomato Salsa, Easy Chunky Salsa Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa, or Black Bean Corn Salsa.. Also my Cowboy Caviar is the BEST Cowboy caviar dip recipe.
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Easy Chunky Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes medium
- 1/2 onion
- 3 serrano chilis or jalapeno peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- Broil the chilis in a 500° oven until browned, let cool
- Wash and dice tomatoes.
- Add diced tomatoes, onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Using rubber gloves, remove skin and sees from chilis and chop, add to mixture
- Add garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil.
- Sprinkle with a little bit of lime juice from the wedge.
- Let sit a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- It is a good idea to wear gloves when chopping jalapeños.
- While a food processor can sure help, it is not necessary for this recipe.
- This is a good salsa to make ahead. It is also good to double for a big batch of delicious salsa.
- Serve with all types of Mexican food – tacos, enchiladas, corn tortillas, corn chips or crunchy tortilla chips.
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Yours looks so delicious! Sometimes I go to parties with the canned stuff and it’s not nearly as fresh as this. I want some!
Thank you Tamara! Yes, it tastes so much better than canned salsa!