🔥 Best Homemade Salsa Ever – Fresh, Zesty & Flavorful! 🌿🍅
This easy, restaurant-style salsa is bursting with bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and the perfect balance of heat & zest—perfect for dipping, tacos, or any dish that needs a flavor boost!
🍽️ Ingredients
• 🍅 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes with juice
• 🌶️ 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies
• 🧅 ¼ cup chopped onion
• 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
• 🌶️ 1 whole jalapeño, quartered & sliced thin
• 🍯 ¼ tsp sugar
• 🧂 ¼ tsp salt
• 🌿 ¼ tsp ground cumin
• 🌿 ½ cup chopped cilantro (or more to taste!)
• 🍋 Juice of ½ lime
🥄 Directions
1️⃣ Mix the Tomatoes
• In a large mixing bowl, combine whole canned tomatoes (with juice) and Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies.
2️⃣ Add Fresh Ingredients
• Stir in chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced jalapeño.
3️⃣ Season It Up
• Sprinkle in sugar, salt, and ground cumin, mixing well.
4️⃣ Finish with Cilantro & Lime
• Gently fold in chopped cilantro, adjusting the amount to your taste.
• Squeeze in the juice of half a lime, then mix again.
5️⃣ Let It Rest & Enjoy!
• Taste & adjust seasoning as needed (more lime juice, salt, or cilantro).
• Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
• Serve with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or any dish that needs a kick!
⏳ Time & Servings
• Prep Time: 10 min
• Rest Time: 30 min (for best flavor)
• Total Time: ~40 min
• Servings: ~3-4 cups
💡 Pro Tips
✔️ Want More Heat? – Add another jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper! 🔥
✔️ Chunky or Smooth? – Blend for a restaurant-style smooth salsa or leave it chunky for texture.
✔️ Best Served Chilled! – Refrigerate for 1-2 hours for deeper flavor.
🌮 A Must-Have Salsa for Every Occasion!
This Homemade Salsa is zesty, fresh, and incredibly easy to make—your go-to dip for chips, tacos, or any Mexican-inspired dish! 😍✨