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Homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes served in white bowl with tortilla chips

Homemade Salsa Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes

This vibrant, easy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes comes together in just 10 minutes and delivers bold, refreshing flavor that far outshines anything store-bought. Perfect for chips, tacos, grilled meats, or healthy snacking.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 9
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes halved
  • 1 small white or yellow onion cut into chunks
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeds removed and coarsely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

  1. Wash all produce thoroughly. Pat tomatoes dry and remove stem areas. Cut onion into large chunks.
  2. Coarsely chop jalapeño (remove seeds for mild salsa), and garlic cloves.
  3. Add ingredients to food processor in this order: tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and salt.
  4. Pulse 8–12 times, checking consistency. For chunky salsa, pulse 6–8 times; for smoother salsa, pulse more.
  5. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
  6. For best flavor, let salsa rest 15–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Use Roma or plum tomatoes for a thicker salsa. Add bell peppers or mango for sweetness. Store in airtight containers and enjoy within 7–10 days. Perfect for topping tacos, eggs, grilled meats, or pairing with chips.