Name: Blender Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 5 cups salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cilantro (more to taste); 1/4 of a medium onion (about 1/2 cup, I prefer a sweet or red onion); 1 clove garlic (outer skin removed); 1 whole jalapeno (halved (I take the seeds out)); 1 can whole tomatoes (28 ounce or 1 quart home-canned whole tomatoes, undrained); 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 lime (juiced); 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounce )

This recipe for theBest Blender Salsaever is quick, easy, and awesome. Just toss all of the ingredients into a blender and it’s done. It’s perfect for a quick snack or appetizer and it’s healthy too!

a bowl of blender salsa surrounded by yellow and blue tortilla chips

Who doesn’t love chips and salsa?!That is basically the reason that I want to go out for Mexican food. But making blender salsa at home is super easy and is done in just a couple of minutes.I’ll take homemade salsa over store-bought any day of the week.

Blender salsa isn’t thick and chunky like Pico de Gallo. It has a consistency similar to the salsa served at restaurants. I like to serve this blender salsa when I’m makingfajitas,burritos,quesadillas, or just for a delicious and super easy snack.

a blender jar about 1/3 full of salsa with a full bowl of blender salsa sitting to the left hand side

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy: Dump everything in the blender, give it a whirl, and you’re done.
Customizable:The best thing about making your own salsa is that you can make it as spicy as you want. And this one is easy enough that you can make a mild batch for the kids and then whip up a spicier batch for the adults.
Budget-Friendly: With simple, inexpensive ingredients, this salsa is an affordable way to enjoy a delicious and fresh condiment.

Ingredients

Cilantro
Onion:I prefer a sweet or red onion
Garlic
Fresh Jalapeno
Large Can of Whole Tomatoes:or use 1 quart home-canned whole tomatoes
Sugar
Salt
Ground Cumin
A Lime
One Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles:like Rotel or a similar store brand

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

a white tray with a bowl of salsa surrounded by yellow and blue tortilla chips

How to Make The Best Blender Salsa

Step #1.Put the cilantro, onion, garlic, and jalapeno in the blender. Blend until all the veggies are chopped.

Step #3.Add the diced tomatoes with chiles and pulse a couple times. Taste the salsa with a tortilla chip and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Step #2.Add the whole tomatoes, seasonings, and lime juice. Pulse until you get a salsa-like consistency.

Step #4.Allow the salsa to sit for at least one hour, then serve with tortilla chips or your favorite Mexican dish.

Recipe FAQs

What ingredients are in homemade blender salsa?

This salsa is made with a tomato base with jalapeno, garlic and onion added for flavor and a little spice. Throw in some cilantro, cumin and lime and add sugar and salt to taste and Bam, you got salsa.

How long should homemade salsa sit before eating?

The salsa is much better when it has time to sit. Let it rest for at least an hour before serving. Doing this allows all of the flavors to mix together and really bring out the best taste.

Should I refrigerate homemade salsa?

Yes! To maximize the life of the salsa, store in the refrigerator in an air tight container.

an angle view of a clear bowl full of blender salsa with a pile of yellow tortilla chips to the left of it

Expert Tips

If you don’t like cilantro, substitute fresh parsley instead.
If the salsa is too acidic, add a pinch of sugar.It won’t taste sweet, it will just counteract the acidity.
You can remove the seeds and membranes of the jalapeno for a milder salsa or keep them for more heat.