Fresh and Easy 5-Minute Salsa

An overhead image of a bowl of tomato salsa in a bowl surrounded by corn chips

5 from 3 votes

Fresh and Easy 5-Minute Salsa

This easy salsa is bursting with bright, fresh flavor and comes together in just under 5-minutes to make a rich and addictive dip that you will find yourself going back to chip after chip!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, Sauce, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Latin American, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 32kcal

Author: Kitrusy

Equipment

(Mini) Food Processor or blender

Ingredients

½ lb. tomatoes plum, roma, vine or beefsteak - skins removed
2-3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cloves garlic
1/4 med red onion
3 tbsp fresh parsley
1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 jalapenos deseeded for less spice or 5-6 pickled slices
1/2 tsp Himalayan salt to taste
1/2 tsp raw cane sugar to taste

Instructions

To the cup of a food processor or blender add all your ingredients in.
½ lb. tomatoes, 2-3 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 med red onion, 3 tbsp fresh parsley, 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 jalapenos, 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt, 1/2 tsp raw cane sugar
Cover and pulse until all ingredients are fully broken down and combined but still chunky with a little body to it.
Let your salsa rest for an hour (then taste and adjust your seasoning and flavoring if needed) or as long as overnight for the best results.
Store in an airtight preferably glass jar or container for up to 5 days in the fridge or in airtight zip lock bags or containers in the freezer for up to 4mths.

Notes

This salsa's serving size varies depending on its use. As a side or topping 2 tbsp (1 oz) is the serving size, if it's the main for a dish like salsa and chips, then 1/2 cup (4 oz) is the recommended serving size.
The nutritional information is calculated based on a serving size of 1/2 cup. - This recipe makes about 3 servings.
See the post for details on how best to peel your tomatoes, and some tips and tricks for your making the best possible salsa.

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