# Best Salsa

Best Salsa takes 5 min and serves 20.

Recipe by aspicyperspective.com · original: https://www.aspicyperspective.com/best-homemade-salsa-recipe/  
Cuisine: Mexican · Dish: Snacks, dips & sauces  
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## Ingredients (serves 20)

- 4 ripe tomatoes, (cored and quartered)
- 1 red onion, (peeled and quartered)
- 3 garlic cloves, (peeled)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 15 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes ((1 can))
- 4½ ounces diced green chiles, (mild, medium, or hot (1 can))
- 3 jalapenos, (stemmed and seeded (you can substitute 1-2 habanero or serrano peppers.))
- 2–3 teaspoons sugar ((optional))
- 2–3 teaspoons ground cumin

## Steps

1. Place the fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons sugar (if using), and salt in a food processor.
2. Pulse until the contents are fine and well blended.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and green chiles. Puree until mostly smooth.
4. Taste, then add more cumin and sugar if desired.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

## Good to know

### Making it ahead

Make the salsa up to 2 days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge until serving.

## Nutrition (per serving, 0.25 cup, as published by aspicyperspective.com)

- Calories: 19 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg