Homemade Salsa Recipe with Canned Tomatoes
This easy Homemade Salsa recipe with canned tomatoes and fresh ingredients takes minutes to make in the blender. Restaurant style salsa at home! Pair this easy salsa recipe with your favorite Mexican foods or serve with tortilla chips for an easy appetizer or snack. This mild salsa goes with just about anything!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12
Cost: $10
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 small red onion peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 large jalapeño pepper seeded and membrane removed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 lime juice of
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin optional
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder optional
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor, and add lid
Pulse until desired consistency is reached
Pour into large bowl or serving bowls
Leave seeds in jalapeño pepper for spicier salsa. Add more to suit your tastes. Add taco seasoning instead of individual spices for more complex, deeper flavor.
Can leave out cumin and ancho or use regular chili powder for less smoky flavor. If you don't like cilantro, you can use fresh parsley or leave it out.
Store in refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg