BEST Homemade Salsa Ever

Here’s a bold claim — but one that holds up: this is one of the BEST homemade salsas you’ll ever make. It’s vibrant, balanced, customizable, and way better than store-bought. You can use it for chips, tacos, eggs, burritos, or anything that needs a kick of life.

🔥 BEST Homemade Salsa Ever (Restaurant-Style)

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes (no cooking)

🍅 Makes: ~3 cups

🌿 Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or 4 ripe Roma tomatoes)

• 1–2 fresh jalapeños or serranos, stemmed
  (remove seeds for mild, leave for heat)

• 1 small white or yellow onion, roughly chopped

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (stems and leaves)

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• Salt, to taste (start with 1/2 tsp)

• Optional:

  • 1 fresh tomato (for freshness)

  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (for smoky heat)

  • 1 tsp sugar (if tomatoes are too acidic)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Add Everything to a Blender or Food Processor

   • Start with the canned tomatoes (or fresh if using), onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and salt.

   • Blend or pulse to your desired consistency — chunky or smooth.

2. Taste & Adjust

   • Add more salt, lime juice, or a pinch of sugar as needed.

   • If too thick, thin with a splash of water or more lime juice.

   • For more kick, add another jalapeño or a chipotle.

3. Chill (Optional, but Recommended)

   • Let the salsa sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour for the flavors to meld.

🌶️ Variations:

• Roasted version: Roast fresh tomatoes, peppers, and onions under the broiler for extra depth.

• Pico de gallo: Use all fresh ingredients, finely chopped, no blending.

• Green salsa: Swap red tomatoes for tomatillos and use green chiles.

🥄 Serving Ideas:

• Chips and guac’s best friend

• On scrambled eggs or breakfast burritos

• Topping for tacos, grilled meats, or rice bowls