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5-Minute Homemade Salsa

By Lauren Allen on December 14, 2018, Updated August 9, 2019

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This really is the best 5-minute Homemade Salsa that tastes even better than what you’d enjoy at a Mexican restaurant. The ingredients are simple and inexpensive and it only takes a few minutes to make.

Overhead photo of a wooden bowl filled with homemade Mexican salsa with tortilla chips on the side.

5-Minute Homemade Salsa

There is nothing EASIER than making homemade salsa and this recipe is absolutely restaurant quality. I love this version because it uses canned tomatoes but the taste is amazing and you can find the right ingredients all year long!

I honestly like this version, made with canned tomatoes, even better than salsa made with fresh tomatoes. I think the color and taste are more similar to the type of salsa you get at a Mexican restaurant.  However, I do have a great recipe for Fresh Homemade Salsa if you’d like to use fresh tomatoes instead.

How to make Mexican Salsa:

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse a few times, until you get the consistency you want.

That’s it! Store homemade salsa in the fridge for up to one week.

This is the salsa recipe I love to give as Christmas gifts to our friends and neighbors each year. The recipe will fill 3 pint jars, and then I add this simple free printable tag from my friend Rebecca, over at Crafted Sparrow. So cute and easy, and it’s a refreshing change from all of the sweet treats people receive during the holidays.

A pint jar of homemade salsa with a Christmas gift tag tied on it and more pint jars in the background.

You can serve this salsa plain, with tortilla chips (it ever lasts longer than that at our house!), or make a big batch to serve with other Mexican dishes or even over eggs with your morning breakfast. Check out all of my favorite Mexican food recipes to serve salsa with!

A chip scooping some salsa from a bowl of homemade salsa.

What’s in homemade salsa?
  • tomatoes
  • green chilies
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • spices (salt, cumin)
  • garlic
  • jalapeno pepper
How long will homemade salsa last in the refrigerator?

Homemade salsa will last for about 1 week in the refrigerator!

Consider trying these popular Mexican recipes:
  • Cheese Enchiladas
  • Authentic Mexican Rice
  • Tres Leches Cake
  • Horchata

 

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Overhead photo of a wooden bowl filled with homemade Mexican salsa with chips on the side.

5-Minute Homemade Salsa

This really is the best, EASY Mexican-style salsa that tastes even better than what you'd enjoy at a restaurant. The ingredients are simple and inexpensive and it only takes 5 minutes to make!
4.88 from 8 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 28kcal
Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce can whole tomatoes , drained
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles (each can is 10 ounces), I use Rotel brand, undrained
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped, I use sweet onion but red would also work well
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt , or more, to taste
  • pinch granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons canned jalapeño peppers OPTIONAL, for hotter salsa (or use fresh).

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse a few times until no large chunks remain.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed, to taste.
  • For best flavor, refrigerate salsa for at least 1-2 hours before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • This recipe makes a little less than 6 cups of salsa. I like to fill 3 pint jars and and share with friends and neighbors.

Notes

Recipe adapted from the Pioneer Woman

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 13.8mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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  1. Elaine says

    July 16, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    Quick, easy and delicious!

    Reply
  2. Kylie says

    December 17, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this to top with your crock pot chicken tacos, I’m in HEAVEN. This salsa is so quick to put together and the flavor is incredible. I use one can of Original Rotel and one of the mild. I always keep sliced jalapeños in a jar in my fridge so I threw in a couple of those for some heat and you’re right, tastes WAY better than a restaurant. I’m going to make another batch for this weekend!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      December 22, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks so much Kylie! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Debbie says

    December 27, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!! This recipe is a “keeper”.

    Reply
  4. Karen Saumier says

    January 28, 2019 at 7:49 am

    thank you for a good salsa. I have looked for a good one a long time, keep up the good recipes.ty

    Reply
  5. Kathy Melange says

    March 16, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    Such an easy, delicious salsa! Thanks for putting it out there!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      March 17, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  6. Chelsey says

    March 19, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    5 stars
    I’m obsessed with this salsa! Seriously so quick and absolutely addictive! Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Gary says

    March 24, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    GREAT recipes! Way better than I expected. I only added a slight more salt that asked initially. But literally… a tiny bit. D-licious!! Did I mention we’ve tried a LOT of these “best homemade salsa” recipes? Hands down… best one yet!! May not even try any others!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      March 24, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Well thank you Gary! What a nice compliment. Hope you get to try more of my Mexican recipes to go with it!

      Reply
  8. Denise says

    April 9, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Anxious to make this. What can I use instead of Cilantro. A personal hatred !

    Reply
  9. Annette Webb says

    November 6, 2019 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night for our taco Tuesday and it turned out awesome! I made it right before I cooked the tacos and it was so flavorful that it didnt need to chill. This is now my official go to recipe for 5 Minute Salsa! Thank you Lauren:)

    Reply

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