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a nacho chip topped with tomato salsa over a jug of fresh homemade salsa.

Easy Salsa (from canned tomatoes)

Author: Katie
Try this tasty homemade salsa recipe, and enjoy your guests' reactions when they dip their tortilla chips into it. Remember to get create with the heat level and make it your own.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15oz) whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves *minced
  • ½ chopped red onion
  • lime juice of 1 lime
  • bunch of cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor.
  • Pulse a couple of times until you end up with a desired consistency.
  • Taste and adjust spices.

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Notes

  • Adjust consistency: To achieve the perfect consistency for your salsa, you can adjust the amount of liquid in the recipe. Drain off some of the juice from the tomatoes for a thicker salsa before blending. If you prefer a large chunks in your sauce, pulse the ingredients a few times in the blender instead of blending until completely smooth.
  • Don't over-blend: If you want chunks of tomato and onion in your salsa, be careful not to over-blend the ingredients. 
  • Taste and adjust: Salsa is all about finding the right balance of flavors. Taste your salsa as you go and adjust the seasoning as needed. 
  • Chill before serving: For best results, let your salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and intensify.

Nutrition

Serving: 1. | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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