Tacos, salads, burritos, carnitas oh my! I have so many wonderful Mexican dishes coming your way in the next few weeks that I have to make sure you have my easy recipes for two key ingredients: salsa and guacamole.
Sure, you can buy salsa at the store, but I’ve many times run into a pickle of not having it at home. And homemade guacamole is… amazing! Even better when you take my shortcuts.
It is no secret that I love tacos. Why? Because everyone at the table can make them just the way they like, yet we are all eating the same thing. But what is a taco without some salsa on top? Yes, some people don’t like salsa, but I cannot resist it.
I also like salsa on everything. Plain with some corn chips or plantain chips, or as a topping to my favorite Mexican recipe. It’s like ketchup for Mexican food, you just gotta have it!
In this video you will see the easiest way to make your very own salsa that will be the hit of every party from here on out!
What is your favorite Mexican dish?
Easy Blender Salsa
- Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 15ounce can fire roasted tomatoes (with liquid)
- 1 15 ounce can 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
- 1/3 cup 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.
Quick and Easy Guacamole
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 avocados, pitted
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup salsa, liquid drained
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash avocados with a fork making some of the texture smooth and leaving a few chunky pieces.
- Mix in Easy Salsa (or your favorite) and serve.
I love guacamole! Unfortunately I am the only one in family who likes it. Your videos are great! Thanks Laura.
I just got a new blender and super excited to try this out!
I love salsa! Thanks for sharing.
My family loves Mexican food. Need to try this for our next taco night!
That guacamole looks delicious!
Could eat this every day!
Love Guacamole and Salsa!
I’ve been looking for a good salsa recipe! Thank you
Love homemade salsa and guacamole!