Dive into the vibrant world of homemade salsa with our simple and delicious recipe! This blog post walks you through creating a salsa bursting with fresh flavors from ingredients like Roma tomatoes, red and yellow onions, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Whether you prefer a chunky or smooth texture, our step-by-step guide will help you achieve the perfect consistency using your Vitamix blender. Plus, discover the best ways to enjoy your homemade salsa, from serving it with tortilla chips to using it as a versatile addition to your favorite dishes. Don’t miss out on this easy and healthy recipe that will elevate your snacking and meal.
Recipe: Homemade Salsa
Ingredients:
- 3-4 Roma tomatoes
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- A bunch of cilantro
- 1 tsp or more of cumin powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp or more of sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 lime or lemon
Instructions:
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all the fresh ingredients for your salsa.
- Chop the Vegetables: Chop the Roma tomatoes, yellow onion, red onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic cloves into smaller pieces.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the chopped vegetables into your Vitamix blender. Add the can of diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, cumin powder, and sea salt.
- Add Citrus: Squeeze the juice from one lime or lemon into the mixture.
- Blend to Desired Consistency: Blend the ingredients on a low setting or use the pulse function if using a food processor. Blend until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. For a chunky salsa, blend less; for a smoother texture, blend more.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning (cumin and sea salt) if needed.
- Chill (Optional): If you prefer your salsa cool, refrigerate it for a while before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your homemade salsa with tortilla chips or use it as a delicious addition to your favorite dishes. Enjoy the fresh flavors!
Tools and Resources:
- Vitamix Blender: Check it out on Amazon
- Glass Bowls: Check them out on Amazon
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