This Fresh Salsa Recipe is a cinch to make, contains no additives or preservatives and tastes so much better than jarred salsa at a fraction of the cost. If you love salsa as much as my family does than this is a must try recipe. You will be so pleased with all the delicious fresh flavors just bursting through.
This mouthwatering good Fresh Salsa Recipe is one of my favorites. You can have this beauty prepared in about five minutes. It is perfect with chips, quesadillas, burritos and tacos. You can spoon over quiche, scrambled eggs, omelettes and frittatas. You can slow cook it with chicken, beef or pork. The many uses of salsa when it comes to recipes and cooking are unlimited.
How to make fresh salsa
Simply add your cilantro, red onion, garlic and jalapenos to a food processor with chopping blade attached. Pulse a couple of times until everything is finely chopped. Add tomatoes, lime juice, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and pulse a few more time until desired texture is reached. Store in covered container in the fridge.
How long does it last?
To keep fresh salsa at its best and prolong its shelf life be sure to store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Homemade salsa will keep for about 5-7 days. If it smells bad or develops mold discard the salsa. Salsa can be frozen and will maintain quality for about 6-8 weeks.
What are the best tomatoes to use?
Any tomato that is vine ripened, meaty and tasty makes a good Salsa Recipe tomato. Romas are always a good bet and if the tomatoes that you purchase seem a little too juicy cut them in half horizontally and scoop out some of the seeds and juice before chopping. This Salsa Recipe was made with Muir Glen fire roasted diced tomatoes simply because I could not find any really good ripe meaty tomatoes. My neighbor has been tossing a few my way here and there but I have been gobbling them up as fast as I get them.
So if you love flavor packed salsa without all those additives and preservatives than grab that food processor and whip this Fresh Salsa Recipe up. It will leave you wondering why you have not made it yourself all along.
Other tomato recipes you will love!
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
- Ravioli with Tomatoes Asparagus Garlic and Herbs
- Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Tomato Pie
- Tomato Bisque
Fresh Salsa Recipe
This fresh Salsa Recipe is a cinch to make, contains no additives or preservatives and tastes so much better than jarred salsa at a fraction of the cost. Ingredients
- 1 small bunch of cilantro with most of the stems removed about 1/2 cup
- 1/2 of a red onion quartered
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 jalapeno stem removed
- 1 can 28 ounce fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine cilantro, red onion, garlic and jalapeno in food processor fit with the chopping blade. Pulse several times until finely chopped.
- Add tomatoes, lime juice, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Pulse several more times until desired consistency.
Notes
If you like mild salsa remove the seeds from the jalapeno.
Nutrition
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how long does this last in the fridge after preparation?
Beth Pierce
Fresh salsa lasts about 4-6 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Michelle Lee Jones
My husband can’t get enough of this!! Our go to recipe for salsa now!! We love cilantro by the way. HA!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Michelle! We love it too except of course, my cilantro hating daughter! LOL!
Diane
Sounds lovely, but I absolutely detest cilantro. Tastes like soap to me! Any suggestions on what I might add in its place? Or perhaps just leave it out?
Beth Pierce
My daughter says the same thing. Just simply omit it!
Cathy
Homemade salsa is the BEST! Love the extra seasonings in this!
Sandra
This was a huge hit at my house! Such an amazing salsa recipe!
Kevin
This sure looks amazing! So refreshing!
Sara
Gave this a try and it did not disappoint! So delicious, and way better than a store bought version! Delish!
Catalina
The best way to have some homemade appetizer!
Patricia
I love the cilantro and the fire-roasted tomatoes! Love homemade salsa – so easy to make and sooooo good!
Kim
Oh I love quick and delicious salsas! I’m going to try your version! Thanks.
Joe
This is seriously making me hungry!
Katerina
This salsa sounds SO GOOD!! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Taylor
So easy and fresh with tons of flavor! Yum!
Chrissie Baker
There’s nothing like a simple, fresh salsa! This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Vik
Fantastic salsa, so fresh and tasty!
Demeter
This salsa is so addicting! Once you start dipping it’s so hard to stop!