Every great gathering starts with chips and salsa. And if you’ve ever wondered how to make restaurant-style salsa at home—bold, fresh, and packed with flavor—this Best Homemade Salsa Ever recipe is your answer. It’s everything you love about salsa: zippy, herby, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy.
I first made this salsa in a rush before a family BBQ. I had cans of tomatoes, a jalapeño, and some fresh cilantro from the garden—and what came out of that blender was pure gold. Since then, this salsa has become a fridge staple, ready to serve with chips, spoon over tacos, or drizzle on scrambled eggs. It’s quick, easy, and genuinely addictive.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Takes just 5 minutes to make in a blender
Bursting with bold, fresh tomato flavor
Easily customizable to your spice level
Better than store-bought and much cheaper
Perfect for parties, taco nights, or casual snacking
Ingredients
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, with juice
2 (10 oz) cans Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
¼ cup chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, cut into 4 pieces
¼ tsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground cumin
½ cup fresh cilantro (or more to taste)
Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
