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.
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:
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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.
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