Blender Salsa

Of course you know we’re going to tell you how easy this Blender Salsa is to make, but let’s not forget about the flavor. We’ll never be buying store bought salsa again, we love this recipe so much!

• Yes, It’s Super Easy To Make: All you need to do is add the ingredients to a blender and in seconds the salsa is ready to serve.
• Bright, Fresh Flavors: There’s nothing like the fresh taste of this salsa, it’s SO much better than a jar from the store.
• Customizable: You can add or subtract some of the ingredients here to your liking. Keep it mild or make it spicy!

Here are the basic ingredients that you’ll need to make this restaurant-style blender salsa. We’ll talk about variations further down in the post. Head to the recipe card for exact amounts needed.

• Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes: We like using the fire roasted variety for a little more flavor, but you can use regular diced tomatoes as well.
• Cilantro: A bright, citrusy herb that gives this salsa it’s fresh, homemade flavor. If you don’t like cilantro you can use parsley instead.
• Scallions: We use scallions instead of onion for a milder flavor, but if you like that spicy onion bite you can definitely swap that out instead.
• Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
• Jalapeño: Jalapeños are relatively mild, so you can add as little or as much as you like. We typically use one small pepper to start.
• Garlic: Start with two small cloves and add more if you want more of a garlic punch.
• Oregano: Oregano is earthy and a bit peppery, so it goes perfectly in this salsa recipe.
• Cumin: Cumin also has an earthy flavor but also a smoky background that we absolutely love in all of our Tex-Mex recipes.

1. Add the scallions, garlic, jalapeño pepper, cilantro and lime juice to a blender. Pulse until chopped into small pieces. Scrape down the blender and pulse again if any large pieces remain.
2. Pour in the tomatoes along with cumin, oregano and salt. Pulse just a few times until you have the desired texture. Taste for seasonings, adjust if needed and serve.

Variations

• If you don’t like cilantro, you can definitely omit it from this salsa recipe. Try using fresh parsley instead so that you still get a pop of a bright, herby flavor.
• Add a dash or two of hot sauce if you want a spicier salsa, or you can add another jalapeño. Some recipes call for a can if diced green chilis for more heat. Crushed red pepper flakes would work well, too.
• Fruit salsas are also delicious! Add a cut up peach or mango (or both!) or other fruits like pineapple, strawberries or kiwi.

Of course we’re dipping all the tortilla chips we have into this salsa recipe, but there are so many other ways to enjoy salsa! Don’t forget to try it with our super crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips!

• A topping for nachos, tacos and our favorite breakfast burritos.
• Spoon over chicken, steak or fish.
• Use to make this Creamy Salsa Dressing.
• Use in recipes like this Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken.
• Add to a baked potato with taco meat and cheese.

Because these ingredients are fresh, without any preservatives, this salsa will only keep in the refrigerator for up to three days.

This blender salsa recipe makes about 3 cups of salsa, so when we whip this up it always gets used up within a day or two. If you don’t finish up the salsa within a few days, you can transfer it to the freezer for up to 3 months.

Here’s A Few More Ways We Like To Use This Salsa

• Cheesy Taco Crostini
• Chicken Fajita Rice
• Air Fryer Tacos
• Steak Fajitas
• Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
• Breakfast Baked Potatoes