Blender Mexican Salsa Recipe
This Mexican Salsa Recipe is made in your blender and ready in minutes! It’s full of fresh ingredients and goes perfectly with a big basket of chips!
Making amazing appetizers just got a whole lot easier with this delicious blender salsa recipe! Whether you need a quick salsa to go with chicken enchiladas or a delicious topping for taco stuffed sweet potatoes, this one is a winner!
Raise your hand if chips and salsa is your kryptonite. I know I can’t be the only one.
Whenever we got out to eat, my family fights over the basket of chips and salsa until the last drop is gone.
Well, now you can make it at home (in minutes!) with this easy and fresh Mexican Salsa Recipe!
Ingredients for Blender Mexican Salsa Recipe
- peeled tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- cilantro
- onion
- jalapeño
- garlic
- chipotle in adobo
- lime juice
- ground cumin
- granulated sugar
- kosher salt
How to Make Blender Mexican Salsa Recipe- Step by Step
Step 1: Add ingredients to Blender
Place the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, garlic, chipotle, lime juice, cumin, sugar, and salt into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth or to your desired chunkiness. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 2: Chill
Place into an airtight container and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors combine.
Tips and Notes: Blender Mexican Salsa Recipe
Spice Level: This salsa has a slight kick but it is not overwhelming. The chipotle adds a lovely smoked flavor to this salsa.
How to Make Salsa Less Spicy
If you want a more mild salsa, leave out the jalapeño, or the chipotle, or both.
How long does Salsa last in the fridge?
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Can you freeze Salsa?
Yes! Store leftovers from this Mexican Salsa Recipe in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Recipe: Blender Mexican Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 28 oz peeled tomatoes with their juice
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, packed
- 1 small sweet onion, roughly chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, optional
- 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Equipment
- Blender
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, garlic, chipotle, lime juice, cumin, sugar, and salt into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth or to your desired chunkiness. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Place into an airtight container and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors combine.
Notes
- Spice Level: This salsa has a slight kick but it is not overwhelming. The chipotle adds a lovely smoked flavor to this salsa.
- For Less Heat: If you want a more mild salsa, leave out the jalapeño, or the chipotle, or both.
- Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Simply the best! I love salsa on anything!
Yum I loved that the blender made a smooth salsa vs chunky. It was delicious.
Make this all the time. It is the best.
So fresh and flavorful. It rivals what I get at my favorite mexican resturant.
This is such an amazing salsa recipe! So easy to make!
This looks SO good! I can’t wait to try it!
Oh my, this salsa looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
I know for sure this Mexican Salsa would be a huge hit in my house!
This turned out amazing and was a huge hit. I will be making again very soon!
Ooh I’ve been craving chips and salsa so much lately, perfect timing!
Oh yum, so much easier when the blender does all the chopping and mixing for you. Looks good!
Look delicious! This recipe came just in time for the tomatoes in my garden to be ready.
Grab the chips and get eating! This recipe is so easy to whip up almost any night of the week for a quick snack or to pour over tacos.
I did not know you could freeze salsa! What a good idea. I know its better, easier, cheaper to make my own… I really should…
Oh yum, this salsa looks incredible. I will have to make this for sure!