Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. If you want to enjoy your salsa at home that tastes just like your favorite restaurant, this is the best way to make it. This is very much a salsa fresca, made with lots of fresh ingredients, but also a special ingredient that gives it that restaurant quality, similar to your favorite store bought jarred brand, but without so many preservatives. What’s the special ingredient? Canned Tomatoes! Canned tomatoes add both texture and juiciness that you crave. You won’t believe what a difference it makes. Homemade salsa is a MUST for awesome recipes like Chilaquiles, Carne Asada, Birria Tacos, Carnitas, or Huevos Rancheros! Let’s talk about how to make salsa, shall we?
Fresh Tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are great, though I love using any and all of my fresh tomatoes from our garden. Canned Tomatoes. I love diced tomatoes with their juices, though you use others. Or, use more fresh tomatoes if you prefer for fresh tomato salsa. Onion. White or red onion works, though I prefer white. Yellow onion is good, too. Jalapeno Pepper. Used serrano pepper for spicier! Remove the seeds and innards for milder heat. Fresh Garlic. Fresh Cilantro. Fresh Lime Juice. Seasonings. Cumin, salt, optional sugar.
It’s great served chilled or at room temperature. It’s an absolute MUST alongside Classic Guacamole! It really is better when served the next day. Letting the dish mingle in the refrigerator in a sealed containers allows the overall flavors to develop that much more. It tends to break down and get soggier after 5 days or so. You can freeze it, though this also affects the texture of the dish. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this fresh salsa recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up!
The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
