Easy Blender Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes

If you have ever wondered How To Make Homemade Salsa – today I am sharing a very easy salsa recipe. It is the restaurant style salsa that is fantastic with so many Mexican dishes and of course your favorite tortilla chips.

This easy homemade salsa recipe is a perfect complement to tortilla chips for a festive appetizer or snack any day! It only takes a few minutes to make blender salsa with fresh tomatoes.

Why Try This Fresh Salsa Recipe?

Today’s fresh blender salsa recipe is perfect for fiestas and barbecues and is made with all fresh ingredients. This homemade salsa recipe makes a nice side dish or appetizer when you are looking for something to put together quickly.

This quick blender salsa is the easiest salsa recipe with only a few simple ingredients. It is full of fresh flavor and color and enhances so many dishes.

It is the restaurant salsa that you see most often and the best salsa for chips.

I never asked my mother for her recipe, but I watched her make it often and it only takes a few fresh ingredients. This simple blender salsa is an easy way to elevate dishes.

What are the Best Tomatoes for Salsa?

Roma tomatoes plum tomatoes These my personal favorite. They have fewer seeds and they have a fresh, tangy flavor. They’re great for both chunky salsas, pico de gallo and smoother tomato salsas.

Beefsteak tomatoes – Are my second choice. These large tomatoes have a milder flavor than Romas but they still have a lot of juice and color.

Tomatoes on the Vine – I find these nice and juicy and another great choice for salsa.

Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes: These add sweetness to your salsa but there will be more skins in the salsa. I do not typically use cherry tomatoes for salsa.

The best tomato for salsa is a ripe, juicy tomato that feels a little heavy and is a little tangy and a little sweet. Store your tomatoes at room temperature for the best flavor and texture. Refrigeration makes tomatoes mushy and will cause them to lose flavor!

Homemade Blender Salsa Ingredients

Tomatoes – of course, are the star of this show. I like to use fresh tomatoes on the vine or Roma tomatoes for this recipe.,

Onion – I use white onion for better flavor but you can use purple onions or red onion too.

Cilantro –A core ingredient in my opinion. It adds a nice peppery flavor to the salsa.

Jalapeños – The perfect chili for salsa recipes. If you want something milder, you can use Anaheim chilis or Serrano chili.

Lime – Fresh lime juice

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Tools needed for the recipe:

My mother used a traditional stone mortar for this recipe, but all you really need is a blender or food processor.

How to  make Homemade Salsa

To make – Place all ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth.

Looking for some salsas to pair with meals? Try  Blender Tomato Salsa,  Easy Chunky Salsa or Black Bean Corn Salsa.
 

More Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe Ideas

• Cowboy Caviar – The BEST Cowboy caviar dip recipe.
• Homemade Chunky Salsa – A similar recipe with no food processor needed.
• 5 Minute Guacamole – perfect for busy days when you need to put together an appetizer in minutes
• Salsa Verde – this salsa is made with tomatillos and Serrano peppers.
• Pico de Gallo – A chunkier salsa made with jalapeño pepper
• Pineapple Mango Salsa – A delicious tropica salsa made with fresh ingredients. Wonderful with fresh fish.
• Baked Jalapeno Poppers – a slightly spicy recipe that is great with cocktails.

Tips to Make the Best Blender Salsa

• You can use canned tomatoes for this recipe to save some time, but I recommend making the homemade salsa with fresh tomatoes.
• This is a great make-ahead recipe. Make the day ahead or in the morning if you can. Refrigerate until ready to use and flavors will come together beautifully.
• Making this for Taco Tuesday or Cinco de mayo? Double or triple the recipe.
• Store salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator 5-7 days.

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How To Make Homemade Salsa

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