Description
This is the Best Homemade Salsa Ever, a flavorful blend of tomatoes, green chilies, onions, garlic, and spices, creating the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and fresh flavors. Ideal for dipping or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 whole jalapeño, quartered and sliced thin
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (more to taste!)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole tomatoes with their juice and the Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced jalapeño to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and ground cumin. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the chopped cilantro, adjusting the amount to your taste.
- Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and mix again.
- Taste your salsa and adjust seasoning if needed; you can add more lime juice, salt, or cilantro if you like.
- Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Your amazing homemade salsa is ready to enjoy! Serve it with chips or as a zesty topping for your favorite dishes!
Notes
- Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeño to suit your taste.
- For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to increase the cilantro if you love its fresh flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg