Quick Homemade Salsa Recipe

Quick Homemade Salsa with vibrant tomatoes, zesty lime, a hint of jalapeño heat, and aromatic cilantro, creating a fresh and lively dip perfect for any occasion.

June Arthurs
June 24, 2025
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Quick Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/4 small red onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 small jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice, plus extra for seasoning
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • Pinch of pepper

Before You Begin

If you prefer a spicier salsa, reserve and add the jalapeño seeds.

Prepare the Salsa

Pulse the red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a food processor until finely chopped, about 5 pulses. Scrape down the sides as required.

Add the diced tomatoes, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to the processor. Blend until smooth, roughly 20 to 30 seconds.

Adjust seasoning with more salt and lime juice, if desired.

Basic Salsa

Quick Homemade Salsa with vibrant tomatoes, zesty lime, a hint of jalapeño heat, and aromatic cilantro, creating a fresh and lively dip perfect for any occasion.
prep time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 small red onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 small jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice, plus extra for seasoning
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • Pinch of pepper

Instructions

  • Pulse red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a food processor until finely chopped, about 5 pulses.
  • Scrape down sides as needed.
  • Add diced tomatoes, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Blend until smooth, 20-30 seconds.
  • Adjust seasoning with more salt and lime juice, if desired.