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Quick Homemade Salsa

Ready in just 10 minutes, this fresh homemade salsa is a no-cook dip made with ripe tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro—perfect for taco night or a summer appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 35 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

Salsa Ingredients

  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 1 small white onion
  • 2-3 jalapeños
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Roughly chop tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro.
  • Add garlic, onion, and jalapeños to food processor and pulse 3–5 times.
  • Add tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
  • Pulse 5–7 more times until desired consistency is reached.
  • Stir in olive oil by hand.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes before serving if time allows.

Notes

This salsa is best when made with fresh, ripe tomatoes. Feel free to adjust the heat level by changing the number of jalapeños used.
Keyword Baked Tacos
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