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Make your own restaurant-style blender salsa with this easy recipe that comes together in a flash!

Try this incredible homemade salsa once and you will never go back for the store-bought version! Super tasty, no cooking required, and a must-make for your next taco night!

Ingredients

The delicious taste of tomatoes combined with more fresh veggies and seasonings make this blender salsa one you’ll want to make on repeat! The shopping list:

Canned tomatoes: fire-roasted tomatoes and petite diced tomatoes makes this salsa super tasty.
Onion: crunchiness, flavor, you just can’t omit it!
Jalapeño peppers: seeds removed for a milder heat.
Cloves garlic: tastiness in every bite!
Cumin: adds a slightly bitter, smoky flavor.
Salt: enhance all the other flavors.
Lime: to squeeze it!
Cilantro: adds a fresh and tangy note!

Remember to grab the ingredient measurements in the printable recipe card below.

How to Make Salsa in a Blender

If you can make your blender work, you can make this salsa! It’s THAT easy. Check out the two steps:

Blend
Add all ingredients in the order listed inside your blender or food processor. Pulse to combine and blend on medium speed gradually increasing to high speed until the texture is nearly smooth.
Refrigerate
Refrigerate for one hour prior to serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.

I told you! The most effortless salsa comes together in no time right in front your eyes just using the blender, as I show you in this video:

You can also find this recipe on page 20 of my Taco Tuesday Cookbook!

Now that you dipped some chips in this salsa -I saw you– store it on the fridge to top the most epic tacos, like these Philly Cheesesteak Tacos or my out-of-this-world Slow Cooker Tequila Lime Pulled Pork Tacos.

Is It Better to Make Salsa in a Blender or Food Processor

Using a blender or a food processor to make salsa is up to you. With the blender, you can get a smoother consistency. If you prefer chunky salsa, you can pulse less or use the food processor until you get the salsa texture you like. Check out the best blenders I’ve tested for making salsa here.

How Long Does It Last?

Homemade salsa leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator lasts 5 to 7 days. You can also freeze salsa for up to 2-3 months.

Can You Freeze Salsa?

Yes! You can freeze homemade fresh salsa for up to 2-3 months. Consistency may vary a little, but you can still enjoy its delicious taste.

To keep frozen salsa as intact as possible, place it in a freezer-safe zip bag and release any excess air. Add a date label so you know when you freeze it. You can also store it in small portions in airtight containers so you only have to thaw what you need.

I don’t recommend freezing blender salsa in jars, since the liquid of the salsa expands and could break the glass.

More Salsa Recipes

Want to surprise your tastebuds with the most delicious salsas? I’ve got you covered! These recipes are the perfect match for chips and tacos:

Find this (and the best sauces and salsas for tacos) on page 20 of The Taco Tuesday Cookbook.

Blender Salsa

Servings: 16 (about 4 cups)

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Make your own restaurant-style blender salsa with this easy recipe that comes together in a flash!

5 from 11 votes

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounce) fire-roasted tomatoes, with liquid
1 can (15 ounce) petite diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1-2 jalapeno peppers, de-stemmed, seeds removed
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 lime, juiced
⅓ cup (5 g) chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Add all ingredients in the order listed inside your blender or food processor. Pulse to combine and blend on medium speed gradually increasing to high speed until the texture is nearly smooth.
Refrigerate for one hour prior to serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.