Blender Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes

This Restaurant Style Blender Salsa is the ultimate fiesta snack! Fresh tomatoes are paired with onion, spicy jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime. Blend it all together, serve with some corn tortilla chips and you have a delicious appetizer or snack.

Made from 8 ingredients in just 5 minutes, this restaurant-style salsa is perfect for topping tacos, quesadillas, or salad. I am not claiming that this is an authentic Mexican recipe, just the salsa recipe my family has been making for years!

Keep reading to learn how you can add this easy blended salsa to your next fiesta. The best salsa you'll ever have!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy to make. Just 8 fresh ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need.
• Prep ahead of time. Blend then store the salsa in the fridge up to a few days in advance.
• Packed with flavour. Nothing beats the freshness of real ingredients. This salsa with fresh tomatoes is zesty and delicious.
• Delicious on tacos, taquitos, salad, salmon, chicken—you name it.
• Easy to transport. Make it at home and bring it to the party.
• Easy to make for a large group. This dip can easily serve 6-8 people as an appetizer, and it's easy to double as a big batch.
• Allergy-friendly. This recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and nut-free.

Want more party appetizers? You'll also like this marinated goat cheese spread, spicy edamame kale dip, mango pico de gallo, homemade french onion dip, melon prosciutto skewers, and dairy-free spinach artichoke dip.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here is everything you'll need to make this homemade salsa recipe:

• Roma tomatoes: These are typically used in a fresh tomato salsa. They are firm and flavorful. But any other type of fresh tomato should work. Do not use canned tomatoes.
• Red onion: In a pinch, use a white onion or yellow onion.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic is best but pre-minced works fine.
• Jalapeño pepper: Remove the seeds if you want less spice. For more heat, try serrano peppers.
• Fresh cilantro: And lots of it! If you're a cilantro hater, sure you could leave it out, but you're leaving out a ton of flavor.
• Fresh lime: For zest and juice.
• Salt & cumin: Adjust the seasonings based on your taste preferences. Add any other spices you enjoy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions.

(1) Prepare the produce by slicing the tomatoes in half and scooping out the seeds. Discard the insides or use in another recipe. Chop the onion into large chunks and slice the top off of the jalapeño. Remove the seeds if you prefer less spice.

(2) Add all ingredients to the bucket of a high-power blender or food processor, including the zest and juice of the lime.

Remove the centre cap from the lid and place the tamper inside. Pulse or blend on manual mode, starting at low and increasing as needed. Use the tamper to press the ingredients down.

(3) Blend or pulse until you achieve your desired consistency.

The salsa tastes best after sitting in the fridge for 2+ hours, but you can enjoy immediately. Serve with corn tortilla chips, tacos, and more! Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

As an appetizer dip, it will serve 6-8 people.

What to Eat with Fresh Salsa

This fresh salsa is delicious all on it's own, so you really just need a simple tortilla chip or taco to accompany it and enjoy all the marinated flavors. I love to make this dip as a party appetizer or snack. Here are some of my favourite accompaniments:

• Corn tortilla chips
• Cheesy nachos
• Fish, chicken, or steak tacos
• Taquitos
• Over protein such as shrimp, chicken, steak, pork.
• Breakfast tacos
• Salsa pinwheels
• Love salsa? Make a salsa bar with this mango pico de gallo.

Make Ahead & Storage

Make ahead: This salsa is a great recipe to make ahead of time as it will keep well in the fridge for days. Give it a stir before serving.

Storage: Keep the salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It will taste best after 2 hours in the fridge. Stir before serving.

Expert Tips

Here are some of my top tips and tricks for successful blender salsa:

• Remove the seeds of the tomatoes for a less watery salsa, and remove the seeds of the jalapeño for less spice.
• Pulse or blend slowly so you can make the salsa as chunky or smooth as you like.
• Be sure to let it sit and refrigerate. Let the flavours mingle for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavour.
• Stir before serving. To ensure the flavours are evenly dispersed.
• Give leftovers a squirt of fresh lime. Over hours and days, the acidity of the lime can mellow out slightly. To revive the zesty salsa, give it a squirt of ½ lime before serving leftovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

This restaurant style blended salsa is a delicious dip that's perfect for your next Mexican-inspired meal. It's a quick and easy recipe that packs a lot of flavor—perfect for dipping, topping, and enjoying with tortilla chips, tacos, nachos, and proteins.

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