Name: Salsa for Supper
Yield: 4

Salsa that tastes restaurant-worthy and takes just minutes to make using canned tomatoes and your food processor.

The Best from-scratch Salsa Recipe

Growing up, we always had salsa in the pantry or fridge. It was one of those staples my mom always restocked. I thought I was a salsa fan, but I didn’t realize how much I loved it until I tried fresh salsa for the first time. There is seriously nothing like it.

To keep enjoying salsa year-round without relying on store-bought jars, spending ridiculous amounts on fresh salsa, or waiting for my garden to produce tomatoes, I knew I had to create a from-scratch version. This recipe is the solution. It delivers all the things It is satisfying to about fresh salsa, and you can make it any time of the year.

I’m all about that restaurant-style salsa flavor and texture, and this recipe delivers exactly that. It’s as good as it sounds.

Why It is satisfying to This Salsa

Convenient: Uses easily available canned tomatoes and other pantry staples.
Quick and straightforward: Minimal prep time with a simple food processor method.
Fresh-Tasting: Achieves a garden-fresh flavor using canned ingredients.
Customizable: Easily adjustable spice levels and seasonings.

Quick Tip

For a smoother salsa, blend the ingredients longer in the food processor. For a chunkier texture, pulse briefly and leave larger pieces.

Everything being added to the food processor and being pulsed to desired consistency.

Ingredients

Onion and Garlic: Use yellow onion for milder flavor, red for more bite. Fresh garlic is best but in a pinch jarred will work.
Green Bell Pepper: Follow this guide for the easiest way to cut your bell pepper.
Jalapeño Pepper: Wear gloves when handling to avoid irritation. If you want more heat, leave the seeds in; for less heat, remove them.
Whole Peeled Tomatoes: Use the entire can, including the sauce. It is satisfying to San Marzano Tomatoes for their satisfying flavor.
Fire-Roasted Diced Green Chiles: No need to drain, add directly to the processor.
Fresh Cilantro: Measure by packing into the cup. If you don’t love cilantro leave out or use parsley or basil in it’s place.
Lime Juice: Fresh juice makes a big difference.
Sugar: Adjust to taste if you prefer less sweetness. Some tomatoes are sweeter than others so in some cases you can leave out all together.
Seasonings: Season slowly and to personal preference.
Tomato Paste: Intensifies tomato flavor and thickens salsa.
Apple Cider Vinegar: White wine vinegar or red wine vinegar will work as well.

The finished salsa recipe in a bowl, ready to be served with fresh chips on the side, bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors.

How To Make Salsa

a reliable part about this salsa, besides how satisfying it is obviously, is how straightforward it is!

Chop: Coarsely chop onion, pepper, jalapeño, and garlic.
Blend: Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse to desired consistency.
Season and Chill: Taste, adjust seasonings, and chill to blend flavors.

Quick Tip

Don’t have a food processor? No problem, you can use a blender. Just blend slowly and watch for the consistency you want.

Salsa Serving Suggestions:

With Chips: A classic favorite! Serve your fresh salsa with tortilla chips for a quick and straightforward snack or appetizer with some guacamole.
On Tacos: Add a burst of flavor to your tacos by spooning salsa over your favorite fillings.
With Grilled Meats: Top grilled chicken, steak, or fish with it for a fresh topping.
Enjoy With Breakfast: Top your Scrambled Eggs of egg wrap with it.
In Burritos: Mix salsa into your burrito fillings for extra flavor and moisture.
Burrito Bowl Topping: I’m a huge fan of burritos bowls top one of these with your fresh mix-Black Bean Burrito Bowls, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burrito Bowls, or this One Pot Burrito Bowls.