Blender Salsa Recipe
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This Blender Salsa is perfect for a quick and easy homemade appetizer. You’ll love this restaurant-style salsa that’s bursting with flavor.
Blender Salsa With Canned Tomatoes
Blender salsa is like a quick, homemade burst of flavor! Making it is super easy. You start by gathering classic ingredients like tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeños, and some lime juice. Chop them into smaller pieces and toss them into your blender. Give it a whirl until everything is nicely blended but still a bit chunky—that’s the secret to a perfect salsa texture. Add a dash of cumin for extra flavor. Voila! You’ve got yourself a delicious salsa ready to pair with chips, tacos, or whatever else needs a flavorful kick.
Making Blender Salsa is a quick way to enjoy homemade salsa without any fuss. Plus, you can adjust the ingredients to your liking—make it spicier by adding more jalapeños or milder by removing the seeds. Whether you’re having a party or simply want to elevate your snacks, blender salsa is a tasty, customizable addition that brings that zesty, tangy punch to your meals!
Looking for more salsa recipes? We’ve got plenty. Try Black Bean And Corn Salsa, Chipotle Corn Salsa Copycat Recipe, or Papaya Salsa Recipe.
How To Make Blender Salsa
Open up the can of tomatoes and pour the entire contents into a blender.
Next, cut 1/4 off of a red onion. Remove the peel. Cut the onion quarter into a few pieces and add them to the blender.
Cut off the stem of a jalapeno. Slice it in half and remove the seeds. Toss both jalapeno halves into the blender.
Next add 2 cloves of garlic to the blender. Make sure they are peeled.
Take a bunch of cilantro and slice off the leaves. Discard the stems. Add the cilantro leaves to the blender.
Lastly, sprinkle cumin and squeeze the juice of half a lime into the blender. Close it up and it’s time to process!
Blend for about 15 seconds or however long it takes for the mixture to combine. Pour the salsa out into a serving bowl and sprinkle with additional seasonings if desired.
Cooking Tips
- No need to dice ingredients, the blender does most of the work. Just cut produce into smaller pieces for easier blending
- After blending, check to be sure that everything is evenly mixed. If not, blend for another 10 seconds.
- Try serving this salsa with homemade or store-bought tortilla chips
What To Serve With Blender Salsa
This restaurant-style salsa is delicious atop dishes like Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe With Fresh Or Frozen Chicken Breast, Mexican 2-Ingredient Healthy Baked Salsa Fish Recipe, or Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Enchiladas.
Or make your own dippers for enjoying with this salsa. We love Air Fryer Zucchini Chips, Air Fryer Pita Chips, and Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.
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Blender Salsa
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Ingredients
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 jalapeno cut in half, cut out seeds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 oz cilantro leaves
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp lime juice 1/2 of a lime
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Instructions
- Open up the can of tomatoes and pour the entire contents into a blender.
- Next, cut 1/4 off of a red onion. Remove the peel. Cut the onion quarter into a few pieces and add them to the blender.
- Cut off the stem of a jalapeno. Slice it in half and remove the seeds. Toss both jalapeno halves into the blender.
- Next add 2 cloves of garlic to the blender. Make sure they are peeled.
- Take a bunch of cilantro and slice off the leaves. Discard the stems. Add the cilantro leaves to the blender.
- Lastly, sprinkle cumin and squeeze the juice of half a lime into the blender. Close it up and it's time to process!
- Blend for about 15 seconds or however long it takes for the mixture to combine.
- Pour the salsa out into a serving bowl and sprinkle with additional seasonings if desired.
Notes
- No need to dice ingredients, the blender does most of the work. Just cut produce into smaller pieces for easier blending
- After blending, check to be sure that everything is evenly mixed. If not, blend for another 10 seconds.
- Try serving this salsa with homemade or store-bought tortilla chips
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