Description
This Best Homemade Salsa Ever recipe is a fresh, flavorful dip perfect for any occasion. Made with canned whole tomatoes, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, fresh jalapeño, onion, garlic, and vibrant cilantro, it delivers the ideal balance of mild heat and tangy citrus. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and needs a brief resting time to blend the flavors beautifully, making it a simple yet crowd-pleasing addition to chips, tacos, grilled meats, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 whole jalapeño, quartered and sliced thin
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (more to taste)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Canned Goods
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
Spices & Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine Tomatoes: In a large mixing bowl, pour in the whole tomatoes with their juice along with the two cans of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies. Gently crush the whole tomatoes with a spoon to break them up slightly.
- Add Aromatics: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and the thinly sliced jalapeño to the tomato mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Season Mixture: Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and ground cumin. Stir everything together thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are well incorporated.
- Fold in Cilantro: Gently fold the chopped cilantro into the salsa. Adjust the amount according to your taste preference to add fresh herbal notes.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the salsa and give it another gentle mix to combine all the flavors.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your salsa and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or cilantro to suit your preference.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salsa to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving, so the flavors can blend beautifully and intensify.
Notes
- For a smoother salsa, pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor.
- If you prefer less heat, remove the jalapeño seeds before slicing.
- Refrigerate any leftovers and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Adding a pinch of smoked paprika can give a nice smoky flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: No-Cook
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
