Easy Homemade Salsa
What happens when you’re stuck at home in the middle of blizzard and you really want salsa? You can make a delicious and Easy Homemade Salsa using canned tomatoes.
This simple recipe comes together in just minutes and tastes just as good—if not better—than store-bought salsa.
Canned tomatoes are a great alternative to fresh tomatoes, especially when they’re out of season.
Canned tomatoes are packed at peak ripeness, which means they have great flavor year-round.
Plus, using canned tomatoes makes this salsa incredibly easy and convenient to whip up anytime!
This Easy Homemade Salsa is proof that you don’t need fresh tomatoes to make something fresh and flavorful.
With just a few simple pantry ingredients, you can have a homemade salsa that’s perfect for dipping, topping, or spicing up any meal.
Try it today and enjoy restaurant-quality salsa right from your kitchen!
Tips & Variations:
- Spice it up: Add an extra jalapeño or a pinch of red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Make it smoky: Use canned fire-roasted tomatoes and add a dash of chipotle powder for a deep, smoky flavor.
- Sweeten it up: A pinch of sugar or a splash of pineapple juice can balance acidity if desired.
- Chunky or smooth? Control the texture by blending more or less, depending on your preference.
Keep your salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months—just thaw it in the fridge before serving!
What is Easy Homemade Salsa?
Easy Homemade Salsa is a simple, fresh-tasting dip or condiment made quickly using basic ingredients like canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings.
It’s a no-cook recipe that typically involves blending or mixing ingredients to achieve the desired texture.
This salsa is perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping tacos, or adding flavor to various dishes.
Since this recipe uses canned tomatoes, it’s convenient to make year-round without relying on fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
- Diced tomatoes
- Rotel diced tomatoes & green chiles
- Garlic, minced
- Sweet onion, diced
- Lime juice
- Granulated sugar
- Cilantro
- Salt

How to make Easy Homemade Salsa
Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender.

If you like chunky salsa, pulse a few times until combined but still textured.
For a smoother salsa, blend until fully incorporated.

While you can enjoy it right away, letting it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes helps the flavors meld together.

Easy Homemade Salsa
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies 10 oz
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender.
- If you like chunky salsa, pulse a few times until combined but still textured.
- For a smoother salsa, blend until fully incorporated.
- While you can enjoy it right away, letting it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes helps the flavors meld together.
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