Homemade Salsa Recipe – Easy Salsa for Dipping

Sharing is caring!

I LOVE salsa and this homemade salsa recipe is one of my favorites. Not only is it packed with fresh and simple ingredients but it’s at the top of my list for being one of the best and easiest salsa recipes, ever. 

Anytime I’m looking for a fast and tasty recipe, this simple salsa recipe never lets me down. I love to put it on chips or pair it with my favorite morning omelet as well. What I love about salsa is that it’s a fast and easy recipe that gives you great flavor and options for many other food items, too. 

This would go great with my SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE made in the Slow Cooker.

Homemade Salsa Recipe – Easy Salsa for Dipping

The other really great aspect about making salsa at home is that you can adjust the spice also. Some days I like a lot of heat – but other times, I’m going more for that fresh flavor and taste. When I make it at home, I have complete control over that. Most of the time I make two batches, one for me with no jalepeno peppers or pepper flakes.  My guys likes the heat to it.

Ingredients to make Salsa

• 2 bunches of cilantro
• 8-10 Roma or on-the-vine tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 large jalapeno peppers
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup lime juice

How to make Homemade Salsa

Cut about an inch off the bottom of the cilantro bunches

Cut the tomatoes in half

Cut the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds or keep them in depending on your heat preference

Cut the onion into quarters

Place the cilantro in a food processor

Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, lemon juice, and lime juice

Pulse until well blended  **If you prefer a more chunky, just pulse a couple times until you see large chunks

Stir in red pepper flakes and salt & pepper

Serve and enjoy!

In just a few easy steps, you will have fresh salsa.

Gather ingredients

Chop 

Add to food processor

Pulse to desired chunkiness and serve

How to store salsa in the fridge

Once you make this easy salsa recipe, you need to be certain that you’re storing it in the fridge. It needs to be kept cold as that will keep the ingredients fresh and also give the flavor a nice boost.  

I don’t like my salsa super cold, so I will microwave just a small portion for maybe 8 seconds and this will take the chill off.

Does salsa get better as it sits?

In my opinion, the second day of eating salsa is my favorite. It’s been an amount of time that works well for the salsa to really mesh together and have an amazing flavor, too. 

What food items do salsa pair with?

Salsa can be used as a topping for so many toppings! It’s even great on hot dogs, hamburgers, and a toasted slice of bread. If you’re craving it, pair it up with foods and see what you’d like.

Tips for making Salsa

Even though this recipe is super simple to do, there are a few things to keep in mind. 

• If you don’t have Roma tomatoes, you can use other types of tomatoes as well. 
• Make certain that you add in fresh cilantro as that really brings out the flavor! 
• If you don’t have a food processor, you can cut all the ingredients up by hand – it will just take longer but totally doable!

Check out the small food processor below.  You may have to do this recipe in batches, but you will be hooked after using it.

Have fun making this simple salsa recipe! It’s the perfect refreshing flavor for spring and summer! (and if you can use garden veggies, the taste will be even better!)

More Simple Recipes

• Quick and Easy Ham and Pasta Salad
• Easy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
• Spicy Mango Salsa Isn’t Just For Tacos

Sharing is caring!