Homemade Easy Blender Salsa (Printer-Friendly Version)
Blend fresh tomatoes, onion, and cilantro for a bold, vibrant salsa, perfect for chips or topping Mexican favorites.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Vegetables and Herbs
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4 Roma tomatoes, quartered
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1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped
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1/3 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
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1 medium jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded (adjust to taste)
→ Aromatics and Seasonings
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2 garlic cloves, peeled
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 pinch granulated sugar (optional)
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1 pinch ground black pepper (optional)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Wash tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, and garlic thoroughly under running water. Pat dry with paper towels.
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Quarter the tomatoes, chop the onion and jalapeno, and mince the garlic if not using whole cloves.
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Add lime juice and half of the tomatoes to the base of the blender. Follow with jalapeno, onion, garlic cloves, and cilantro. Top with the remaining tomatoes, salt, and optional sugar and pepper.
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Pulse the blender several times until the mixture becomes juicy, then blend on low speed until smooth or pulse as needed for a chunkier salsa.
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Sample the salsa and, if necessary, add more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
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Transfer the salsa to a sealed container and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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For milder salsa, use only half a jalapeno or remove all seeds and membranes. For extra heat, add more jalapeno or leave in the seeds.