5 Minute Blender Salsa

A bowl of vibrant blender salsa sits on a white surface, surrounded by fresh tomatoes, cilantro, a lime wedge, and a bowl of crispy tortilla chips.

5 from 5 ratings

Ready in just minutes and with minimal effort, this restaurant-style blender salsa is perfect for an at-home taco night. And because you're making it at home, you can customize it to your liking with things like less cilantro, extra spice, and more!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dips, Sauces, and Salsas

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: blender salsa, homemade salsa, how to make salsa

Diet: Vegetarian

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno seeds and ribs removed
½ red onion roughly chopped
6 tomatoes any variety, about 2 lbs
½ cup loosely packed cilantro stems removed
1 Tbsp lime juice 15 mL
1 tsp salt
½ to 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

Layer: Layer your ingredients in the blender so that garlic, jalapeno, and onion are closest to the blades, followed by tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and lime.
Blend: Blitz in spurts just until combined, pushing items into the blades as needed. For a smoother salsa, blend for more time.
Taste: Taste and adjust lime, salt, or sugar as needed.

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Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container or jar.

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