Description
This Homemade Salsa is fresh, flavorful, and ready in under 10 minutes! With juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro, it’s the perfect snack with tortilla chips or a topping for tacos, fajitas, and more. Easily customizable for your preferred spice level, this salsa is both healthy and versatile.
Ingredients
Tomatoes (any variety)
1 bell pepper
Red onion
Green onion
Fresh garlic
Fresh cilantro
Lime juice
Salt
Cumin
Chili powder
Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
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Process the Veggies: Add tomatoes, green onion, red onion, garlic, cilantro, and bell pepper to a food processor. Blend until combined.
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Add the Spices: Add salt, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and lime juice to the food processor. Blend again.
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Final Blend: Add any remaining tomato and pulse to reach your desired consistency—smooth or chunky.
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Serve: Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, fajitas, or other favorite meals.
Notes
Spicy Version: Add fresh jalapeños, poblano peppers, or chili peppers for extra heat.
Smooth Salsa: For a smoother, restaurant-style salsa, blend longer.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Salsa can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
