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    Home » Recipes » Condiments » Blender Salsa (5 minutes!)

    Blender Salsa (5 minutes!)

    by: Anya·posted: Sep 24, 2020·updated: Oct 7, 2021·21 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Perfectly flavored, chunky yet smooth, this restaurant style Blender Salsa is made in a food processor with just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes.

    Blended salsa with cilantro garnished on top

    This Blender Salsa recipe is incredibly easy to make. Just throw all the ingredients into a food processor and you're done! Nutribullet, Ninja, Vitamix or your standard food processor all work great!

    Restaurant Style Blender Salsa

    Every Mexican restaurant has their own signature salsa. And if you asked me, I'd say the chips and salsa is often the best part of dining at Mexican eateries.

    Turns out making restaurant style salsa is super simple. With just 6 ingredients and a food processor, you'll have delicious pair of chips and salsa on your table in 5 minutes.

    We have Mexican themed dinners on regular rotation and I typically have a variety of salsas to set out on the table. I always make this Pico de Gallo during the summer months when tomatoes are readily available. It's a great way to preserve those summer fruits and get additional probiotic benefits. 

    Overhead view of blender salsa with wooden spoon out of a glass jar

    What goes in a blender salsa?

    Blender salsa is commonly made with canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, fresh lime juice and salt and pepper. 

    If you want less heat in the salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeno. Alternatively, you may also use 1 tablespoon of lacto-fermented jalapenos for a zesty kick.

    This quick and easy salsa is made with canned tomatoes. I realize that because of the acidity, it's best to purchase tomato products in glass jars. Jovial and Bionaturae are two brands that have exceeded the industry's expectation in tomato products.

    However, I also understand that it's not always convenient for most households. Therefore, I often use Muir Glen and 365 Everyday Value canned tomato products in my recipes. 

    You can also make this Blender Salsa with fire roasted tomatoes. I love these Muir Glen Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes for this salsa - it adds so much flavor!

    Can Blender Salsa be made with fresh tomatoes?

    If you want to use fresh tomatoes in a salsa, I would point you to this yummy Pico de Gallo recipe for that. It's a great way to use up those tomatoes and you can actually ferment this salsa for extra probiotic goodness during the cooler months.

    Blending tomatoes in a food processor will make the salsa very watery and very pink. The pink hue isn't necessarily an issue but it does mean, the salsa will be lacking flavor. It will not result in the same texture and bold flavor as it would using roasted tomatoes.

    Blender salsa on a tortilla chip with jarred salsa in the background

    What is the best food processor for making salsa?

    Any blender like this Ninja or a Vitamix will work. But a NutriBullet does the job just as well if you have large cups that can be used. 

    But my favorite appliance for this Blender Salsa is a standard food processor. It does a great job combining all the flavors and still keeping the textures intact. Also, it's easier to add additional onions and cilantro through the chute and pulsing to keep them chunky.

    What blender setting for salsa?

    There isn't anything magical about the making of this Blender Salsa, but it does help to have a good eye to achieve that perfect texture. You don't want the salsa processed to death into a runny, watery mess. But it's also not fun biting into a large jalapeno or garlic chunk.

    To achieve that muy bueno restaurant salsa texture requires a few simple steps. If you prefer a slightly chunkier salsa, like we do, leave out 1 cup of tomatoes, ½ onion, ½ cilantro until the very end.

    In the food processor:

    1. Pulse a few times to break up the large chunks
    2. Process on low speed until desired texture.
    3. Add reserved tomatoes, onions, and cilantro and pulse a few more times to gently combine that.

    Blended salsa in a weck jar with tortilla chips

    How long does blender salsa last?

    Store the Blender Salsa in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. We prefer to store salsas in quart size mason jars like these or cute weck jars.

    Printable Recipe

    Blender salsa in a weck jar with wooden spoon

    Blender Salsa

    Anya @ Prepare & Nourish
    Perfectly flavored, chunky yet smooth, this restaurant style Blender Salsa is made in a food processor with just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes.
    4.60 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 29 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 28 oz canned tomatoes
    • 1 medium onion
    • 6 garlic cloves
    • 1 cilantro bunch
    • 1 fresh jalapeno
    • 1 large lime
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
    • black pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to food processor in the order listed.
    • Pulse a few times to break up the large pieces, then process until desired texture is achieved.
    • Check for salt and pepper and adjust as needed. 
    • Serve with tortilla chips. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

    Notes

    *Recipe makes approximately 4 cups of salsa. Serving size is approximately ⅓ cup.
    **For a more chunkier salsa: reserve a cup of tomatoes, onions and cilantro and add them after processing. Pulse to blend them into the salsa.
    ***To reduce heat in the salsa, remove seeds from jalapeno.
    ****Best to be eaten within 1 week but may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
    Nutrition Information
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    Keyword GAPS, low-carb, paleo, primal, Whole 30
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    easy homemade salsa in a weck jar with tortilla chips and red jalapeno

    This post was originally published January 2016 but has since been updated to include helpful information.

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    1. karen says

      January 05, 2016 at 10:00 am

      LOVE salsa and know my son would love this. so going to try it. Stopping by from #TickleMyTastebuds

      Reply
      • Anya says

        January 05, 2016 at 11:29 am

        It's super easy, hope your son enjoys it. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kathryn Grace says

      January 06, 2016 at 6:32 am

      That does look good, and has all the ingredients I put in my fresh-tomato pico de gallo. We don't buy canned tomatoes anymore, because even though we can get BPA-free cans, we don't know what the plastic liners in them might do to our bodies, and tomatoes are especially susceptible to leaching toxins. Someone said I could find commercial tomatoes in glass jars, so if I run across them, will definitely give this recipe a try.

      Reply
      • Anya says

        January 06, 2016 at 10:00 am

        Hi Kathryn,
        I'm right there with you on the BPA-free cans. I have a love/hate relationship with them. 🙂 Jovial makes a great line of tomato products in jars. You can use these whole peeled tomatoes. Just adjust other ingredients accordingly since the contents of the jarred tomatoes are slightly less than the can.

        Reply
    3. Jennifer says

      January 07, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. It's just the thing I will make when canning tomatoes next summer. Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!

      Jennifer

      Reply
    4. Marla says

      January 08, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Hi Anya,
      Love this Salsa recipe. Sound so easy to make and so healthy. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!

      Reply
    5. Easy Peasy Life Matters says

      January 09, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Salsa is always one of the first things I miss when summer is over! This recipe is awesome! I can't wait to be able to try it 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Savoring Saturdays!

      Reply
    6. Miz Helen says

      January 10, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Your Winter Salsa looks beautiful, we will have to give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
      Come Back Soon,
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    7. Deborah Davis says

      January 12, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Thank you for sharing your healthy and delicious Winter Salsa recipe with us at the Healthy Living Link Party! All the best, Deborah

      Reply
    8. Raia says

      January 13, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      My kids are salsa fiends, I'm sure they would love this. 🙂 Thanks for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Chris says

      January 14, 2016 at 9:48 am

      Yum!!! This looks delicious!!!!
      Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!!

      Reply
    10. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      January 14, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Oh yum! We are huge salsa fans in my home. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays!

      Reply
    11. Lindsay says

      January 15, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      You had me at '5 minutes'! I'm trying this out this weekend! Thanks so much for sharing at #merrymonday!

      Reply
    12. Sandra says

      December 29, 2017 at 10:16 am

      I usually make either pineapple or mango salsa but wanted to try something else. This salsa is perfectly easy and super delicious. This is my new go-to for the winter months. I seriously thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        December 29, 2017 at 8:06 pm

        That's great to hear, Sandra! Isn't it super easy?! And very delicious. Thanks for your comment. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Sandi says

      January 18, 2018 at 7:57 pm

      I love how thick and flavorful that salsa looks. I love lots of jalapeños!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        January 18, 2018 at 9:47 pm

        Thanks Sandi. Yes!! All those jalapenos make it so flavorful. 🙂

        Reply

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