The BEST fresh salsa recipe, made in a blender. This salsa comes together quickly and tastes so amazing, you’ll never buy jarred salsa again!
Let’s talk salsa for a second. Do you love it as much as I do? I’m borderline obsessed…..as in my typical chip to salsa ratio is about 1:2. (Would you like some chips with your salsa??)
It’s probably the reason I love Mexican restaurants so much. You can’t beat endless baskets of warm tortilla chips and homemade salsa. IF the salsa is good, that is. We’ve actually started to judge Mexican restaurants on their salsa…..and if it doesn’t add up, you better believe we won’t be going back!
Given my great love of salsa, I figured it was about time that I come up with my own recipe. After all, you can only hit up your favorite Mexican restaurant so many times in a week, right? But here’s the thing. As much as I love a great fresh salsa, I just can’t handle all the chopping. Especially when I’m spending half my life holding a baby!
The solution? A blender. You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make salsa in a blender! Just quarter your tomatoes and your onions, toss in some jalapeños and cilantro and lime juice, add in a pinch of salt, pulse it a few times, and you’re good to go! Seriously. It could NOT be easier…..or more delicious! And coming from a salsa lover like me, that says a lot!
Blender Salsa
The BEST fresh salsa recipe, made in a blender. This salsa comes together quickly and tastes so amazing, you'll never buy jarred salsa again!
Ingredients
- 4 cups tomatoes, quartered (approx. 6 small tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup red onion (approx. 1/2 onion) cut into pieces
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, cut into 6-8 pieces
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender.
- Pulse 6 times or until desired consistency.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 11Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
Maggie says
Yes! This is one of my favorites. Thank you for the reminder before summer (AKA chips, salsa, and margarita season) starts.
Cathy Trochelman says
I can’t believe I JUST started making it, Maggie! I feel like I’ve been missing out all these years! Better late than never, I guess….right?
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
I love the idea of making my own salsa. Especially now in summer when I can have all fresh ingredients to make it with! I will definitely need to give this a try!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Um…why did you not make this this week!!!??? Perfection!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
We are the same way with salsa at restaurants! 😀 It better be good or we don’t go back! I love that this is so easy and i bet it tastes so fresh!
Jess says
Being salsa OBSESSED, I declare you, GENIUS! How did I never do this before? I can’t tell you how many sweaty early August afternoons have been spent dicing and chopping with the perfect salsa in mind! I can’t wait to try this 🙂
marcie says
Yes, I love salsa, and I’ve never made a blender version, so I can’t wait to try this!
Deb@+Cooking+on+the+Front+Burner says
Is it wrong to want to have this for breakfast as I’m sitting here with my coffee? Looks good and great idea!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Such a great idea to use your blender! I’m going to have to give it a try!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
Cathy, you are a genius! Why have I never thought to make salsa in a blender before? I can’t wait to give it a try. 🙂
Rachael says
I can see why you are obsessed, I would be too! And your photos are stunning.
Cathy Trochelman says
Thank you so much, Rachael! I appreciate that!!!
Johnnie says
I am wondering is this salsa could be canned or frozen, since I will be having lots of ingredients from my garden this summer. Thank you!
Cathy Trochelman says
I love making this fresh day of, but you can certainly can it 🙂
Johnnie says
I am wondering if this salsa could be canned or frozen, since I will be having lots of ingredients from my garden this summer. Thank you!
Cathy Trochelman says
I have never tried to freeze, but as long as its packaged well, I think this would work fine!