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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    The Best Fresh Salsa Recipe

    Published: Jul 9, 2019 · Modified: Jun 14, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one!

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

    Come summertime, I’m all about fresh salsa and condiments. This particular red salsa is a staple around here when you just don’t want to fool around and want what you know will be a superb salsa ready to serve alongside your fave Mexican meals. This fresh homemade salsa is filled with deep flavors and couldn’t be easier to make! Simply put: it’s the best.

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      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

    This Easy Fresh Salsa Recipe is

    • Rich and flavorful.

    • Slightly sweet, slightly salty, slightly spicy, slightly smoky.

    • Super quick and easy to make.

    • Healthy and refreshing.

    • Filled with simple, wholesome ingredients.

    • Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free.

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

    Ingredients for Best Fresh Salsa Recipe

    • Tomatoes.

    • Jalapeño peppers.

    • Serrano peppers.

    • Garlic.

    • Onion.

    • Cilantro.

    • Cumin seed

    • Oregano.

    • Apple Cider Vinegar.

    • Salt.

    • Sweetener of choice (optional).

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

    How to Make the Best Homemade Salsa

    1. Combine all ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor.

    2. Blend until evenly combined and desired texture is achieved.

    3. Enjoy!

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

    How to Make Salsa without a Food Processor or Blender

    Here are a few ways to make salsa without a food processor or blender:

    • Finely chop produce then toss with seasonings and vinegar.

    • Dice, then mash tomatoes with a fork or squeeze with your hands until juices are released and the tomatoes soften considerably. Combine with finely chopped peppers, onion and garlic. Toss all with vinegar and spices.

    • Mix and mash ingredients with a mortar and pestle, in batches, until you have a salsa with the texture of your choosing.

     

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

    Top Tips for Making the Best Salsa

    • If possible, I highly recommend using fresh organic produce for best results.

    • If you like a touch of spicy, leaves seeds and stems attached to peppers.

    • If you do not care for spicy, remove the seeds and stems from the peppers before blending, or simply omit a few peppers from the recipe.

    • In a pinch, fresh parsley can be used in place of cilantro. It will taste slightly differently, but will still be delicious.

    • I love the way fresh cumin seeds taste in this recipe, but in a pinch ground cumin can be used instead - replace the cumin seed with 1 tbs + 1 tsp of ground cumin.

    • Lemon or lime juice can be used in place of apple cider vinegar for similar results.

    • I find a touch of sweetness in salsa recipe to really round out the flavors. Coconut sugar works beautifully, but can be replaced with regular cane sugar, honey or maple syrup.

    • For a sugar-free salsa, simply omit the sweetener or replace with a sugar-free sweetener like this one that I I love.

    • I find two teaspoons of salt to be about the perfect amount for this recipe, but I do recommend salting to suit your tastes since there can be some variances in volume of ingredients!

    • This recipe stores well in lidded jars or containers in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

    Would you rather use canned tomatoes? Check out this homemade salsa with canned tomatoes!

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

    Ways to Enjoy Easy Fresh Homemade Mexican Salsa

    • Alongside your favorite Mexican dishes — burritos, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, etc.

    • On baked potatoes.

    • With tortilla chips or on top of nachos.

    • Served with rice, quinoa or other cooked grains.

    • As a buddha bowl topping.

    • Served alongside roasted veggies.

    • As a chili or soup topping.

    • On salads.

      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

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      This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one! #freshsalsarecipe #gardensalsa #mexicansalsa #easysalsa #spicysalsa

     

     

     

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    The Best Fresh Salsa Recipe

    This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one!


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    Course: Condiments, Vegan
    Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 6 large tomatoes quartered
    • 1 white or yellow onion quartered
    • 2 jalapeño peppers halved
    • 2 serrano peppers halved
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1/2 cup cilantro with or without stems
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar optional (please see tips section above in post for more information)
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    • Sea salt or pink salt to taste I use around 2 teaspoons
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    Instructions

    • In a high speed blender or food processor, combine all of the above ingredients.
    • Pulse until desired texture is achieved (chunky or smooth).
    • Salt to taste.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Please refer to the TIPS section above in the post for valuable information.
    You might also like: What to Serve with Enchiladas.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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