This easy blender salsa is made with juicy tomatoes and spicy jalapenos for the perfect restaurant-style dip. Whether you’re pulling ingredients fresh from your garden or grabbing them from the local market, this salsa is fresh, flavorful, and simple to make. Every summer my parents’ garden overflows with tomatoes, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy their harvest. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it’s perfect with chips, tacos, or as a topping for just about anything. This recipe makes about 32 ounces of salsa, or roughly 4 cups.

Before you get started

You’ll need a good blender or food processor for this one. If you like your salsa on the chunkier side, blending in stages is the way to go. If you prefer a thinner, more uniform texture, just throw everything in at once and blend it all the way through. And remember: always taste and adjust salt or spice before serving.

What You Need To Make Fresh Tomato Blender Salsa

You’ll find everything in the recipe card below. The ingredients include ripe tomatoes, red onion, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, and canned tomatoes with green chilies. A few spices like smoked paprika and cumin bring warmth, while honey adds balance. You can also easily make this vegan with a quick sweetener swap.

How To Make Fresh Tomato Blender Salsa

Start by blending the flavor base first. Add red onion, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, honey, and salt to your blender or food processor. Pulse several times until everything is well combined.

Next, add your fresh tomatoes and drained canned tomatoes. Pulse again until you reach the texture you like. For a chunkier salsa, pulse lightly. For a smoother version, blend a bit longer.

Pour into a serving bowl and serve immediately, or chill in the fridge to let the flavors deepen. This salsa pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, or even spooned over eggs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does homemade salsa last in the fridge?

Homemade salsa will keep for up to 1 week when stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze this salsa?

Freezing is not recommended for fresh salsa. The texture changes once thawed and becomes watery.

What can I use instead of honey to make it vegan?

You can swap the honey for an equal amount of maple syrup, agave, or plain sugar.

Can I make this salsa spicier?

Absolutely. Add a fresh jalapeno or increase the amount of canned green chilies for more heat.

Salsa recipe idea

Make some delicious and easy salsa chicken tacos with this fresh salsa using your crockpot for an effortless dinner idea. Find the easy recipe HERE.

Fresh Tomato Blender Salsa

Fresh Tomato Blender Salsa is a quick and easy appetizer made with ripe tomatoes, jalapenos, red onion, cilantro, and spices. This homemade salsa recipe is perfect for dipping, tacos, or topping grilled meats. Naturally gluten-free and easily made vegan, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish ready in minutes.

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Ingredients

½ cup red onion roughly chopped
⅓ cup fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pound ripe tomatoes about 3–4 medium tomatoes
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions

Add red onion, cilantro, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, lemon juice, honey, and salt to a blender or food processor. Pulse until well blended.
Add the fresh tomatoes and drained canned tomatoes. Pulse again until you reach your desired salsa consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a thinner salsa, blend more. For chunkier salsa, pulse briefly.
Pour into a bowl and serve right away, or chill in the fridge before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.