Description
This Best Homemade Salsa Ever is a flavorful, fresh, and easy-to-make salsa combining whole tomatoes, diced green chilies, onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Perfect as a dip or topping, this salsa delivers the perfect balance of heat and tang with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 whole jalapeño, quartered and sliced thin
Canned Goods
- 1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 cans (10 ounce each) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the whole tomatoes with juice, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced jalapeño, sugar, and salt into a blender or food processor.
- Blend to Desired Texture: Pulse the mixture until it reaches your preferred texture, whether chunky or smooth, ensuring the flavors are well mixed but with your chosen consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salsa and add additional salt or sugar as needed to balance the flavors according to your preference.
- Chill Before Serving: Transfer the salsa to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and develop before serving.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before slicing.
- Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned for a fresher taste in season.
- Adjust the heat level by using fewer jalapeños or substituting with a milder pepper.
- Salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Serving chilled enhances the flavor profile and texture.
