Simply The Best Salsa Recipe

This Simply The Best Salsa recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfected through countless iterations! Experience the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, zesty cilantro, and spicy jalapeño (optional). This easy 10-minute recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or your next party. Prepare to be amazed by its fresh taste that gets even better overnight!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 54.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simply The Best Salsa

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How to Make Simply The Best Salsa

  1. Roughly chop 1 cup of cilantro, 1 jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for milder salsa), and 2 cloves garlic.
  2. Combine the chopped cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic with 3/4 of a (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup of tomato sauce in a food processor.
  3. Pulse until completely pureed. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 of the (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, and the processed salsa.
  5. Season generously with salt to taste. Start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust accordingly.
  6. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
  7. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g