Simple Blender Salsa

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This super simple blender salsa recipe is about as easy and delicious as it gets! Dump some diced tomatoes, green chilies, and a couple of seasonings in a blender, and there you have it – the perfect smooth, restaurant-style salsa right at your fingertips.

a bowl of salsa with chips around it and a tortilla chip covered in salsa in the foreground

Why You’ll Love This Restaurant Style Blender Salsa

Oh how I love salsa! I slap it on everything from eggs and tacos to hamburgers – I even eat it by the spoonful. I’m a huge fan of a chunky consistency, like this fresh peach salsa, but my husband prefers the smooth restaurant style. Since I’m an equal opportunity salsa lover, I’ve started making this recipe pretty often in our house, and my goodness we are all obsessed with it.

This salsa recipe is crazy easy – you don’t even have to chop anything! Just open a few cans, dump your ingredients into a blender, and let those blades do their thing. Once you taste how good this blender salsa is, make sure to keep everything on hand so you can whip it up for a last-minute get-together, or after-school snack time.

You can dip chips and veggies in it, or you can use it as a condiment for your tacos or enchiladas. There’s really no stopping this salsa!

Ingredients for This Blender Salsa Recipe

You can get pretty much every ingredient here in a can, and honestly – I see that as a good thing! I’ll whip up a “fresh” version sometimes if I have time, but I think as a society we tend to demonize making things easier for ourselves. Just get the cans, people. You can thank me for all the time you saved later!

Diced Tomatoes
Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
Garlic Cloves
Cilantro Leaves
Jalapeno – seeds removed for less heat
Onion – quartered
Lime – juice
Salt and Pepper – to taste (about 2 teaspoons)

How to Make Your New Favorite Salsa

Step 1: Combine

Add all of the ingredients to the blender and give it a couple of whirls, or as many as it takes to get to the consistency you like. Taste the salsa to see if it needs any added seasoning.

Note: This salsa will get stronger in flavor the longer it sits. I like to make it a couple of hours before I serve it so it’s at its optimal flavor strength, but you can also enjoy it right away.

FAQs

Is it better to make salsa in a blender or food processor?

You can do either, but I’ve found the blender gives me more control. It also leaves me with the consistency I want every single time.

What thickens homemade salsa?

If you’d like to thicken your salsa, you can add a tiny bit of cornstarch tot he blender at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.

How long with homemade salsa last?

Store your salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. No need to heat it or anything! Just eat it straight out of the fridge or at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions

I believe salsa can go on pretty much anything, but here are some dishes that I think would especially benefit from a dollop of this recipe.

Make some slow cooker shredded Mexican Chicken or pulled pork for tacos, burritos, or even just as a protein in a healthy meal prep bowl. Add some salsa on top for added flavor and zest!
Spicy chicken tacos are a favorite around here, and you can’t have tacos without salsa!
Make a super simple sheet pan Mexican chicken and veggies dish to pair with your super simple blender salsa.
Sheet pan chicken fajita nachos are just begging to be dipped in some salsa!
Along with some dressing, stir some salsa into your Dorito taco salad!

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