Easy Blender Salsa
This easy blender salsa combines canned tomatoes, green chiles, and jalapeños into a fresh, customizable dip ready in minutes without cooking. It's an ideal no-prep appetizer that tastes homemade but requires minimal effort.
This easy blender salsa combines canned tomatoes, green chiles, and jalapeños into a fresh, customizable dip ready in minutes without cooking. It's an ideal no-prep appetizer that tastes homemade but requires minimal effort.
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In a blender, combine the can of diced tomatoes and green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, diced jalapeños, and fire-roasted green chiles.
Add the diced onion and fresh cilantro to the blender.
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt.
Squeeze in the juice of one lime.
Secure the lid and blend until the salsa reaches your desired consistency, typically smooth.
Pour the salsa into a serving dish and enjoy with tortilla chips.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Salsa does not require reheating; serve cold or at room temperature.
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Yes, prepare it up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before serving as some liquid may separate.
Reduce or omit the jalapeños for milder salsa, or add more for extra spice. Fire-roasted chiles add depth without excessive heat.
Omit it entirely, or substitute with fresh parsley for a milder herb flavor. Dried cilantro loses flavor and is not recommended.
Yes, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving; texture may soften slightly.
Blend until you reach your preferred consistency—chunky or smooth. Pulse rather than fully blend for a chunkier texture.
