![]() Making fresh homemade salsa at home is a rather simple process and only requires a few steps: Prepare the IngredientsĬoarsely chop ripe tomatoes and finely dice the onions and jalapeño pepper. What I like to consider my “secret” ingredient since it gives this Mexican salsa recipe a subtle depth of flavor. This is pretty much essential to the taste and flavor, but you can also leave it out or decrease the amount if you find it gives it a “soapy” flavor. Fresh lime juice gives a unique flavor and help preserve the salsa. Jalapeños are traditionally used but serrano peppers can also be substituted to make it spicier. Sweet onions are best but red onion, yellow onion, or white onion are good options, too. Vine-ripened and beefsteak tomatoes do exceptionally well, but Campari tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and Roma tomatoes will also work in this recipe. Canned whole peeled tomatoes work amazing since they are not finely diced yet and you can better control the consistency of your salsa. If using canned tomatoes, make sure you get a kind that does not have any additional peppers or seasonings added to it. The fresh ingredients you need to make this homemade tomato salsa include: ![]() Jalapeños are usually used, but feel free to up the heat with serrano, habanero, or even chili de arbol peppers. The spice level will vary with different types of peppers. You can opt for different types of tomatoes for varying flavor along with your favorite onion. The beauty of this dish is there are literally endless ways to make it! Salsa is one of the best ways to use up fresh produce. Traditionally, salsa is a combination of tomato, onion, and peppers along with cilantro, lime, and seasonings. Even better if you’re also growing your own peppers!Īre you a mild, medium, or hot salsa person? By tweaking the type and amount of peppers in either direction, you can even dial in your own spice level.Īnd the bonuses just keep coming: not only is making a salsa recipe from scratch easier on the grocery bill, but it also makes a TON and the fresh flavors taste INCREDIBLE. This recipe is perfect to make in the summer months when local farmers markets are in full swing and backyard gardens are full of tomato plants bursting with fresh fruit. You will find just about every type made with every kind of tomato or pepper…īut there is just no beating a Fresh Tomato Salsa! Living in Texas, there is no shortage of salsa. This Fresh Tomato Salsa recipe comes together in under 15 minutes! Simple ingredients of juicy tomatoes, crisp onion, spicy jalapeños, cilantro, and seasonings are blended in a food processor to create the best homemade salsa. Use this classic quick and easy Mexican recipe as a topping on tacos, or serve with tortilla chips as a dip! Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe
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