Description
This Homemade Salsa is bold, zesty, and ready in minutes using canned tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, garlic, lime, and cilantro. Perfect for dipping or topping tacos, this easy salsa recipe delivers restaurant-style flavour without the fuss—and it tastes even better the next day!
Ingredients
28 oz whole plum tomatoes with juice (794 g)
1 small white onion, roughly chopped
1–2 jalapeño peppers, diced and deseeded (adjust for heat)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice (15 ml)
4–5 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed (10–12 g)
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine tomatoes (with juice), onion, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt, and sugar.
Pulse until desired consistency is reached—chunky or smooth.
Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavour).
Serve chilled with chips, tacos, or your favourite Mexican dishes.
Notes
Use serrano peppers for more heat or roasted jalapeños for smokiness.
Sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes and lime—don’t skip it.
Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge and stir before serving.
Great as a dip, topping, or mix-in for burritos, rice bowls, and eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican / Tex-Mex