Simple Salsa Recipe

Name: Simple Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 small red onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 cup cilantro chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt

Published on July 11, 2019
Last updated on July 12, 2019
by Michelle Blackwood

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This simple salsa recipe is so easy to prepare, flavorful and ready in 5 minutes. This tomato salsa recipe tastes just like the salsa at the Mexican restaurant.

If you love salsa and looking for an easy recipe that tastes amazing, perfect for eating with tortilla chips or topping for tacos. Try my other delicious salsas, Mango Avocado Salsa, Mango Tomato Salsa.

My son Daevyd's latest favorite food is chips and salsa, I have to keep a steady supply on hand because it is one of the most popular condiments in my home, hummus is a rival. Preparing this easy salsa recipe is so convenient. I love the fact that I don't have to rely on storebought salsa because I can easily make my own.

Homemade Salsa Recipe

This easy salsa recipe is made from simple ingredients, I love to have Glen Muir organic diced Tomatoes for preparing my salsa whenever I don't have fresh tomatoes. Salsa is healthy, oil-free, and the perfect addition to make any dish pop.

tomato salsa ingredients, chopped tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, garlic and cilantro

Salsa Ingredients

Tomatoes
Red Onion
Garlic
Lime Juice
Cilantro
Cumin
Salt
Jalapeno or Cayenne Pepper

Ingredients for simple salsa in the bowl of a food processor

How To Make Salsa?

To make salsa, place diced tomatoes with juice in a food processor with chopped onion, garlic, lime, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Pulse food processor until you have the consistency you prefer. I love to leave mine a little chunky.
You can adjust the heat/spiciness according to your taste buds.

Salsa sauce processed in the food processor

Can You Freeze Salsa?

Did you know that you can freeze salsa? Yes, salsa can be frozen to keep it longer, for up to 6 months. To freeze your salsa, cook it on the stove top in a saucepan to thicken. Cool salsa completely.

Place your cooked salsa in freezer containers leaving space for expansion. I prefer to use smaller containers so that all the salsa gets eaten up and I don't waste salsa.

When you are ready to serve your salsa, thaw salsa and drain the excess liquid that is formed.

Recipes That Go Well With Salsa

simple salsa recipe in a glass jar with a gold lid on a cutting board

Nutrition

Energy:: 26 kcal / 109 kJ
Carbs:: 6 g

Per serving

Cooking Time

Preparation:: 5 min
Ready in:: 5 min

For:

6 Servings

Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 small red onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

To make salsa, place diced tomatoes with juice in a food processor with chopped onion, garlic, lime, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Pulse food processor until you have the consistency you prefer. I love to leave mine a little chunky.

Michelle Blackwood

Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious.