Fresh Blender Salsa made with tomatoes, cilantro, onion and lime juice made super fast in a blender! Better than restaurant homemade salsa recipe with amazing fresh flavor everyone loves.
I began making blender salsa years ago and WOW- I had no idea it was so easy. When I heard of blender salsa I envisioned salsa puree- but that’s not actually the case! I have a high powdered blender and it takes just a minute or two to get the perfect salsa consistency. And the flavor! Incredible. This time of year is perfect too because many of us have fresh tomatoes from the garden.
Ingredients needed for Homemade Salsa
Here’s what you’ll need to make this salsa:
–5-6 fresh tomatoes (You can use canned tomatoes too- aim for about 20 oz of tomatoes with the liquid drained)
–fresh cilantro
–red onion and/or sweet onion
–minced garlic
–lime juice
–salt
— pinch of sugar
What kinds of tomatoes are best for salsa?
The best kinds of tomatoes you can use for salsa are the ones you have on hand! Ha! I use any kind of tomato. My favorite store-bought tomatoes are the red on the vine tomatoes because I think they have great flavor. Roma tomatoes have fewer seeds, so they’re also popular because you use more of each tomato.
Can you use dried cilantro in salsa?
Dried cilantro, also called coriander is not a good option for salsa because it just doesn’t have enough flavor. You’ll want to use fresh cilantro for this salsa recipe!
How to make Easy Blender Salsa
This homemade salsa takes only about 10 minutes to make, start to finish. Here’s what you need to do:
Prepare the tomatoes
Wash tomatoes and cut out the core. Slice each tomato in fourths. Using a spoon or your hands, gently remove the seeds from each tomato. Make sure you feel around each section and get all the watery seed membrane out. The tomato pieces will look empty and that’s ok!
Roughly chop onion & cilantro
Slice onion into 1″ chunks. My favorite salsa has half red onion and half sweet onion. If you opt for both, you’ll just need about 4-5 one inch chunks of each.
Cut 1/3 of one bunch of cilantro. Take that bunch and cut it in half or thirds, depending on the size.
Blend it!
Add tomatoes to your blender. Top with cilantro, onion, garlic, lime juice and salt. Place the lid on your blender and pulse 5-10 times. I like to aim for a consistency thinner than chunky salsa, but definitely not pureed.
Store it!
Transfer salsa to a jar. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving. Salsa stays fresh refrigerated in an air tight container for 1 week.
How to make spicy salsa
My family isn’t a fan of spicy salsa, but if you want to add some heat, I recommend adding 1/4 tsp Chipotle Chili Pepper seasoning. It adds a wonderful smoky flavor and just enough heat to make it interesting. You can also add about 1/3 of a fresh jalapeno pepper with the seeds removed.
Easy Blender Salsa
Fresh Blender Salsa made with tomatoes, cilantro, onion and lime juice made super fast in a blender! Better than restaurant salsa with amazing fresh flavor everyone loves.
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 10kcal
Ingredients
- 5-6 fresh tomatoes
- 1/3 bunch fresh cilantro about 1/3 cup loosely packed
- 1/4 cup red onion and/or sweet onion
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
- 1 TBSP lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
Instructions
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Wash tomatoes and cut out the core. Slice each tomato in fourths. Using a spoon or your hands, gently remove the seeds from each tomato. Make sure you feel around each section and get all the watery seed membrane out. The tomato pieces will look empty and that’s ok!
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Slice onion into 1″ chunks. My favorite salsa has half red onion and half sweet onion. If you opt for both, you’ll just need about 4-5 one inch chunks of each.
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Cut 1/3 of one bunch of cilantro. Take that bunch and cut it in half or thirds, depending on the size.
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Add tomatoes to your blender. Top with cilantro, onion, garlic, lime juice and salt. Place the lid on your blender and pulse 5-10 times. I like to aim for a consistency thinner than chunky salsa, but definitely not pureed.
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Transfer salsa to a jar. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving. Salsa stays fresh refrigerated in an air tight container for 1 week.
Notes
You can use canned tomatoes too- aim for about 20 oz of tomatoes with the liquid drained.
Nutrition
Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6.4% | Vitamin C: 7.3% | Calcium: 0.6% | Iron: 0.7%
Can you freeze salsa?
You can freeze salsa! Just store it in an airtight container. You can freeze it for up to 2 months. Just thaw, stir and enjoy!
Why add sugar to blender salsa?
Just a tiny amount of sugar added to salsa reduces the acidity to make it more palatable. You don’t need much and you can use granulated sugar or brown sugar.
Easy Blender Salsa made with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onion and lime juice made super fast in a blender! Better than restaurant salsa with amazing fresh flavor everyone loves.
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