Homemade Salsa Easy Blender (Printer-Friendly)
Zesty, fresh salsa blended fast with tomatoes, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro—delicious for dipping or toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
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4 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
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1/3 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
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1 whole jalapeño pepper, stemmed and seeded for mild heat, chopped (use red for more heat, green for milder)
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2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
→ Seasoning
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 pinch granulated sugar (optional)
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1 pinch ground black pepper (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Chop tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic as described.
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Add lime juice and half the tomatoes to the bottom of the blender to facilitate blending.
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Layer jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro, the remaining tomatoes, salt, sugar, and pepper into the blender.
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Pulse a few times to release tomato juices, then blend on low speed until desired texture is reached. For chunky salsa, pulse to preferred consistency.
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Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary. Transfer salsa to a sealed container and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours for flavor development.
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Stir and serve cold with tortilla chips or as a topping.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a milder salsa, remove all jalapeño seeds and membranes before blending. If using for meal prep, consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.