This homemade restaurant-style salsa recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavor! Mild or spicy, it\u2019s easy to whip up this bold, tangy sauce that won\u2019t affect your macros.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhere I grew up, there were Tex-Mex restaurants EVERYWHERE, and I was able to spend nearly 20 years tasting the different varieties of restaurant-style salsas that these establishments had to offer:<\/p>\n
Warm, cold, spicy, mild, roasted, Pico de Gallo, corn, black bean, mango\u2026<\/p>\n
To say that I\u2019ve tried a few different salsa recipes is an understatement.<\/p>\n
Consider me a salsa pro.<\/strong><\/p>\n But when we moved from Texas to California, we realized that not only were Mexican restaurants sparse, but \u201cchips and fresh salsa\u201d were considered a side dish that you had to ask for (and pay for separately) when you placed your order. They\u2019re not brought out automatically with tall glasses of ice water.<\/p>\n WHAT?!<\/p>\n Oh no. That wasn\u2019t going to work. We practically drank salsa with tortilla chips. It had its own food group in our house. We needed a better solution, pronto!<\/p>\n Luckily, a good friend gave me her homemade salsa recipe.<\/p>\n This is not just any salsa \u2013 this is the best homemade salsa recipe that one could ask for!<\/p>\n By blending tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings, you end up with a fresh, flavorful sauce perfect for dipping or topping all your favorite foods!<\/p>\n There are so many reasons to absolutely LOVE this salsa recipe!<\/p>\n It\u2019s SO easy to toss this salsa sauce recipe together with staple pantry ingredients that you already have on hand!<\/p>\n Psst! Not all salts are made the same! I love <\/em>Ava Jane\u2019s Kitchen<\/em><\/a> because it doesn\u2019t have microplastics (gross, right?) and it\u2019s SO GOOD! Plus, you can get a free 8oz. bag of sea salt<\/a> (just pay shipping and handling!).<\/em><\/p>\n For this recipe, we are using canned diced tomatoes (if you want to make them yourself, here is a recipe for Canned Diced Tomatoes<\/a>). So, there\u2019s no peeling necessary there.<\/p>\n You can also use this recipe for fresh tomato salsa, especially if you have a beautiful garden bounty. It\u2019s more of a preference thing, but since the salsa is blended, you won\u2019t need to peel fresh tomatoes either. They just need to be roughly chopped to fit well in the blender.<\/p>\n I can\u2019t think of a recipe for making salsa that is any easier!<\/p>\n Step 1. Combine all ingredients<\/strong> in a food processor<\/a> or blender<\/a>.<\/p>\n Step 2. Blend until you reach your desired consistency.<\/strong> I prefer smooth salsa, but you can also just pulse the food processor for a chunky salsa.<\/p>\n VOILA! Bust out the Tortilla Chips<\/a> because you are finished!<\/p>\n Store the recipe of salsa in an airtight container<\/a> in the fridge. I love these mason jars<\/a> with a flip-top lid because they\u2019re so easy to pour!<\/p>\n Serve this recipe for salsa sauce with your favorite Tortilla Chips<\/a> as a healthy snack dip or enjoy it as a part of taco night with Homemade Corn Tortillas<\/a> or Flour Tortillas<\/a>! Trust me\u2026it will be better than your favorite Mexican restaurant! Add salsa to any of these:<\/p>\n If you happen to have any salsa left, add it to Migas<\/a> for breakfast in the morning. Yum!<\/p>\n Using homemade salsa is a great way to add a pop of zesty flavor without adding a ton of fat or calories to the dish, like you might if you added a creamy dressing or sauce.<\/p>\n In fact, the salsa barely changes your macros at all! If your food is feeling a little bland, recipes for salsa sauce are a perfect way to add some bold flavor. Quick Pickled Red Onions<\/a> and 15-Minute Hot Sauce<\/a> are similar.<\/p>\n And when you make this homemade red salsa recipe, you can feel good about adding flavor without adding junky ingredients.<\/p>\n As long as you keep it refrigerated, this salsa recipe will last for 5-7 days. But I\u2019ll bet it won\u2019t last that long in the house!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Traditional red salsa recipes include ingredients like tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalape\u00f1os, garlic, and salt, all of which you\u2019ll find here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you use fresh tomatoes from your garden, be sure to remove the seedy pulp from the inside of the tomato by first quartering, then separating the pulp from the flesh and discarding or composting it<\/a>. Fresh tomato salsa recipes have the best flavor! For more delicious condiments and sides for taco night, try these:<\/p>\n Download the top 15+ recipes that are on repeat in my house, making it easy to feed my family AND meet my protein goals!\n\t\t\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Tiffany<\/span><\/p>\n This homemade restaurant-style salsa recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavor! Mild or spicy, it\u2019s easy to whip up this bold, tangy sauce that won\u2019t affect your macros.<\/span><\/p>\nHow do you make really good salsa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
EASY SALSA RECIPE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE FOR SALSA SAUCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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MACRO-FRIENDLY RED SALSA RECIPE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nRECIPE FOR MAKING SALSA FAQS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How long does homemade salsa last?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What is traditional salsa made of?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Why is my homemade salsa watery?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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This seedy pulp can make salsa more watery, but since this recipe salsa sauce is blended, it will be less of an issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE TACO NIGHT FAVORITES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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