I’m not joking…it’s THE BEST!
How to make salsa in the blender.
Chips and salsa have to be one of our family’s top ten favorite appetizers. Heck, there has been a couple nights where I’ve managed to make it a main meal! I know some of you are thinking…hey Corey, it’s much easier to just crack open a jar of salsa, than to make our own.
Ok, this might have been true, but this recipe changes it all! Blender salsas are the best because you do minimal cutting, and let the blender do all the work.
BOOM! You have fresh salsa to impress your guests with! And this truly is THE BEST Blender Salsa Recipe out there. It might even be the best salsa recipe ever!
The Best Blender Salsa Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 -1 jalapeno, seeded ( 1/2 will give you a mild salsa, and 1 medium) CLICK HERE to see how to seed jalapeno
1 small yellow onion, quartered (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp lime juice
Directions:
- Place all of the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to let all the flavors marinate together. Serve with tortilla chips.
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The Best Blender Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans 14.5 oz each diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 -1 jalapeno seeded ( 1/2 will give you a mild salsa, and 1 a medium) CLICK HERE to see how to seed jalapeno
- 1 small yellow onion quartered (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to let all the flavors marinate together. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information:
Post updated September 2020
A.Gmz says
Very close to my go to salsa recipe. I add minced ginger (I know, just try it), a little vinegar, and cilantro. Love the stuff!
Corey says
Sounds yummy!
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
Sounds so good!! =)
Pinned!
TK says
I add red and yellow bell pepper, canned green chili, and corn. No sugar needed it’s very sweet with these ingredients!
Melanie batin says
Do you blend the peppers and corn in or just toss it?
Melanie says
I didn’t have any garlic salt but I added garlic powder and salt (2:1). Also, I didn’t add jalapeno because my boyfriend has some stomach issues. I cooked the onion on medium fire with the garlic powder because I’m having headaches when I eat raw onion (true story). The recipe turned out perfect. I didn’t need to adjust the seasoning after tasting it. It’s a great substitute for the commercial salsa. In the future, I may try a chunky version with some tomato and pepper cubes. It’s definitely a keeper!
Corey says
So glad you loved it Melanie 🙂
Carrie Sluss says
This is the best quick salsa. My family eats it quicker than I can put it in the fridge.
Thanks for the recipe!
Jolie says
This is a hit! I’ve made this salsa at least a dozen times and it disappears fast! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Lance says
Thank you for this recipe!! This will be my go-to from now on. I like my salsa with a kick, so instead of jalapeno, i added a habanero….great hot sauce!!!
Niki says
Can you used seeded and peeled fresh tomotaes instead?
Corey says
I have only used the canned ones for this recipe Niki
Tammy Daun says
Hi Corey, can you freeze this salsa? Also, your children are adorable. They are blessed to have a mama who cooks them good food.
Corey says
Awww. Thanks Tammy 🙂 To be honest, I have never frozen salsa ( we always devour it) so I can’t say for sure. If you do try it, would you let us know how it works out?