Homemade Salsa Recipe
Bright, zesty, and full of flavor, this homemade salsa brings together ripe tomatoes, spicy jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and spice, it’s your go-to dip for chips, tacos, or anything that needs a flavor boost.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Citrus zester
- Measuring spoons
- Juicer or reamer
Ingredients
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ white onion, rinsed, dried, and coarsely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- Pinch sugar
- 1 lime's juice and zest
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 Roma or other small tomatoes, cut into large chunks
Instructions
- Place the onion and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt, cumin, and sugar to the processor.
- Pulse again until everything is blended but still has a chunky texture.
- Check the consistency; if the salsa is too watery due to the tomatoes, strain about half the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer to remove excess liquid.
- Mix the strained portion back into the rest.
- If a chunkier salsa is desired, strain more liquid until your preferred texture is reached and serve.
Notes
- Roasting the tomatoes and garlic before blending adds a smoky depth to the flavor.
- For extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in or use a serrano pepper.