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Is there anything better than visiting your favorite Mexican restaurant and getting fresh salsa and chips at your table? Recreate that moment at home with this easy salsa recipe using canned tomatoes and your blender!
Every member of my family makes a version of this easy Blender Salsa and has for decades. It's the best homemade salsa recipe! Full of simple ingredients and made in less than 5 minutes, this is one of my most requested recipe. I love to make it as part of weekend meal prep, so we have fresh salsa at the ready for Taco Tuesday with our favorite tortilla chips.
This restaurant style salsa is super quick to make and perfect for your next taco night. It's SO much better than store-bought salsa from your local grocery store. Since it's made using a lot of pantry ingredients it's a great option for a last minute game day snack or as an appetizer the next time you host a party.
This is not like pico de gallo or a chunky salsa. The blender will break everything down quickly, making it a more uniform, restaurant-style salsa with very small pieces.
Salsa Ingredients
- A can of diced tomatoes
- Lime juice
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Small onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Jalapeño peppers (optional)
How to Make Blender Salsa with Canned Tomatoes
Peel the onion and cut it into quarters.
Cut the jalapeño in half. Remove the stem. If desired, remove the seeds as well.
Pour the can of tomatoes into the blender. Add in the remaining ingredients in the order listed above.
Blend until well combined.
Taste salsa and add salt if desired.
Enjoy immediately or chill until ready to serve. Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Tips
- If you prefer recognizable cilantro in your salsa, omit it from the blender and instead chop the cilantro and stir it into the salsa after you’ve blended it.
- This salsa can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.
- Fresh lime juice is best in this recipe, but feel free to use bottled lime juice if that's what you have on hand.
- Using garlic powder gives this delicious salsa flavor without the kick of raw, fresh garlic. Feel free to swap the garlic powder for a peeled clove of garlic if you're looking to add a little spice.
- Don't have a blender? Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and process until chopped and combined.
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FAQs and Substitutions
Swap out the can of tomatoes, for 2 cups of diced fresh tomatoes if you prefer. I use 4 roma tomatoes in place of the can of tomatoes if I have too many in my garden.
Yes! As written, this is a mild salsa. To increase the heat level, trim only the top off the jalapeño before tossing it into the blender. Don't seed it or remove the ribs from the jalapeño for a hotter salsa. You can also add in other hot peppers, depending on your personal preference.
I use a white onion in this recipe, but it would be delicious with yellow onion, sweet onions or red onions as well - especially if you want a more mild onion flavor.
Enjoy Blender Salsa with Fresh Chips
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Blender Salsa is perfect to make ahead as part of weekend meal prep, so you have fresh salsa at the ready for taco night.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 - 15 oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 small onion, cut into quarters
- ½ cup (packed) fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
Peel the onion and cut it into quarters.
Cut the jalapeño in half. Remove the stem. If desired, remove the seeds as well.
Pour the can of tomatoes into the blender. Add in the remaining ingredients in the order listed above.
Blend until well combined.
Taste salsa and add salt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 585.3 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.7 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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