Blender Salsa

I’m a woman who loves her salsa. I have gone as far as ordering my favorite brand direct from Mexico when I couldn’t find it stateside anymore. So when I’m craving it, the next best thing is my quick and easy blender salsa recipe.

I am also a woman on the go so I wanted to make this as quick and painless as possible in terms of assembly. As you have probably already guessed, 3-Minute Salsa is ready in just 3 minutes.

How does this magic work? I use tomatoes and green chiles in the can (prep saved) and then I add in fresh onion, fresh garlic, fresh jalapeno, and fresh cilantro. Talk about a solution.

Ingredients for This Easy Salsa Recipe

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make the best homemade blender salsa.

• Garlic cloves – Garlic packs a huge flavor punch to homemade salsa. I use a few cloves, but measure it with your heart.
• Jalapeños – You want to make sure the stems and seeds are removed. You can add a little more if you like your salsa spicy.
• Red onion – I used red onion because I like the bold flavor of it, but feel free to use white onion or yellow instead.
• Cilantro – not only does this add gorgeous green color to our salsa, but it also adds that iconic flavor.
• Diced tomatoes – The easiest thing to do is to is buy canned tomatoes from the grocery store, but if you have an abundance of fresh tomatoes from your garden, use them!
• Diced green chiles – You can easily find these at your local grocery store. They come canned, so make sure they are drained before adding.

Variations

There are plenty of ways to make this blender salsa recipe your own. Here are a few suggestions.

• Lime juice – If you’d like to add a little zing to your salsa, consider squeezing some fresh lime juice into it.
• Onion – I used red onion because I like the bold flavor of it, but feel free to use white onion instead.
• Spices – Make this easy salsa recipe to your own tastes. Consider adding something like cumin or chile powder for a different flavor. A simple kosher salt and pepper will work too.

How to Make Blender Salsa

You won’t believe how easy it is to make restaurant style salsa at home!

1. Blend garlic, jalapenos, red onion and cilantro. Place garlic through cilantro into your blender. Pulse several times until finely chopped.
2. Add drained tomatoes and green chiles. Blend for a few seconds. Do not over mix, otherwise the power of your blender will result in juicing instead of a chunky salsa. Pulse blender until salsa reaches your desired consistency.

How to Serve Blender Salsa

Once the salsa is prepared, serve it with whatever you like! I love chips and salsa snack, but you can also incorporate it into your favorite breakfast burritos, over crock pot breakfast casserole, it can be spooned over a great steak, added to your burgers, or put it on homemade nachos, even as a dipper for Mexican pinwheels. The options are endless.

Of course, my favorite way to enjoy this salsa is to just scoop it up with some homemade tortilla chips. However, there are endless ways to use it!

Serve salsa on top of some of our Mexican food favorites like Crispy Mexican Chicken, Loaded Nachos , Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe or Crispy Chicken Quesadilla.

Storage and Freezing

How to Store Leftover Salsa

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay good for up to one week.

Can I Freeze Salsa?

Yes, you can freeze homemade blender salsa. Make sure to allow the salsa to cool completely in the refrigerator before transferring to the freezer.

More Mexican Dip Recipes

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Chorizo Queso Fundido

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Blender Salsa Recipe

5 from 3 votes

This easy Homemade Salsa recipe is ready in just 3 minutes using a blender. A blend of tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, onion, cilantro and green chile. 

Prep Time: 3 minutes mins

Total Time: 3 minutes mins

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Servings: 2

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Equipment

• Garlic press
• Ninja Blender System
• Food Gloves

Ingredients

• 4-6 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
• 1-2 jalapenos stems and seeds removed, cut into quarters
• 1/2 red onion cut into quarters
• 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed and stems included
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes drained
• 8 ounces diced green chiles drained

Instructions

• Add the garlic, jalapenos, red onion and cilantro to a large blender. Pulse several times until finely chopped.
• Add the drained tomatoes and green chiles. Pulse several times or choose the "sauces" option for 5 seconds (if your blender has this option). Do not over mix, otherwise the power of your blender will result in juicing instead of a chunky salsa.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 109 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 4 g, Sodium: 55 mg, Potassium: 1044 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 13 g, Vitamin A: 945 IU, Vitamin C: 60.7 mg, Calcium: 175 mg, Iron: 5.1 mg

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

Calories: 109

Course: Appetizer, Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade salsa

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