By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 26, 2025
Everyone loves chips and salsa, and this Homemade Salsa is my favorite blender salsa recipe because it’s so quick and easy! You only need a handful of simple ingredients from your pantry, a blender or food processor, and 5 minutes tops.
5-Star Review
“LOVE LOVE LOVE this salsa! And so did my kids! So fresh, thanks for sharing” : ) – Syra
5-Minute Blender Salsa
This homemade salsa beats any restaurant version — quick, easy, and customizable to your taste. Go spicy with serrano or green chiles, or keep it sweet and mild with bell peppers. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or anytime tacos and margaritas are on the menu. Don’t forget the fresh tortilla chips !
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- ▢ 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes drain well (I prefer San Marzanos), fresh work well too, no need to peel
- ▢ 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped, sub with parsley
- ▢ ½ medium white onion rough chopped, sub with red onion for a slight kick
- ▢ 2 jalapeño peppers seeds, stem & membranes removed, adjust to your spice preference
- ▢ 1 clove garlic skin removed, adjust to your preference
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt if using table salt, use ½ teaspoon
- ▢ juice from 2½ limes freshly squeezed is best but jarred will work
- ▢ ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ▢ ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
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Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until you get the desired consistency (12-18 pulses should do). 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, ½ medium white onion, 2 jalapeño peppers, 1 clove garlic, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt, juice from 2½ limes, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- Taste test and season to taste.
- Place the salsa in an airtight container and refrigerate. The salsa is best after one hour of refrigeration and gets even better after 24 hours.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Blender Salsa Step By Step
Place all the Ingredients In the blender : Place 2 cans whole, peeled tomatoes, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, ½ medium white onion, 2 jalapeño peppers, 1 clove garlic, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt, juice from 2½ limes, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon granulated sugar in a blender or food processor and pulse until you get the desired consistency (12-18 pulses should do).
Taste test : Give the salsa a taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. The salsa is best after one hour of refrigeration and gets even better after 24 hours.
How to Store
To store, keep it in an airtight container or jar, and store it in the refrigerator up to a full week.
To freeze, store in an airtight, freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 6 months. Let it thaw in the fridge before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This blender salsa recipe is my go-to for everything! I use it as a topping on my favorite Mexican dishes, like these scrumptious chicken enchiladas . It also complements the flavors of my beef taquitos really well. Serve with my chicken nachos at your next game day gathering!
more homemade salsa recipes we love
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Avocado Corn Salsa
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe
Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe (Blender Salsa)
Ingredients
- 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes drain well (I prefer San Marzanos), fresh work well too, no need to peel
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped, sub with parsley
- ½ medium white onion rough chopped, sub with red onion for a slight kick
- 2 jalapeño peppers seeds, stem & membranes removed, adjust to your spice preference
- 1 clove garlic skin removed, adjust to your preference
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt if using table salt, use ½ teaspoon
- juice from 2½ limes freshly squeezed is best but jarred will work
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until you get the desired consistency (12-18 pulses should do). 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, ½ medium white onion, 2 jalapeño peppers, 1 clove garlic, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt, juice from 2½ limes, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- Taste test and season to taste.
- Place the salsa in an airtight container and refrigerate. The salsa is best after one hour of refrigeration and gets even better after 24 hours.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
