I read recently that salsa is right up there with ketchup as Americans’ favorite condiment. And can you blame them? I say: It’s about time.
Salsa, once only found at Mexican restaurants and in just a few variations on most store shelves, is now everywhere. Even mainstream supermarkets now sell a dizzying variety, whether made with tomatoes, tomatillos, or peppers.
But here’s a secret: Salsa is a breeze to make from scratch. And here’s another: You can whip it up in seconds in a blender or food processor. Here’s my video on how to do it, with the recipe below.
Homemade Salsa Recipe
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 onion (white, red, yellow, or brown), diced
Instructions: Open can of tomatoes, dice pepper and onions, and dump everything into blender/food processor. Blend until it reaches the consistency you like.
Cook’s notes: For more flavor, try adding a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, and cilantro (if it doesn’t taste like soap to you).
And that’s it! Homemade salsa doesn’t get any easier than that. Once you try this a few times, experiment with different ingredients. Maybe fire-roasted tomatoes, different types of onions, or dried herbs like oregano. For more fire, use a serrano pepper or cayenne powder. Enjoy!