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Home » Simple Recipes » 5 ingredient salsa

5 ingredient salsa

February 22, 2012 By Jamie Dorobek 15 Comments

We are salsa connoisseurs.
 We’ve tried tons, made lots in the kitchen, and this one wins in all categories. It’s simple to make and d-leesh.
All you need is:
  • 1/4 of an onion
  • I large can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno (we like it spicy)
  • 1/2 a bunch of cilantro
  • garlic salt (or garlic powder and salt, as shown above)
How to make salsa 5 ingredient salsa

My mom often forgets this step. It’s vital… otherwise you have runny salsa. You must drain the tomatoes.

5 ingredient salsa

Next, chop up the onion and jalapeno.

5 ingredient salsa
This is my least favorite part. You have to hand pick off the cilantro leaves. So all you have left are the stems…
5 ingredient salsa

Next, throw all of your ingredients into a blender/ food processor, and pulse. I typically pulse for 20 seconds at a time, about 4 times. You can always pulse more, but you there is no delete key.

5 ingredient salsa

I like it to look like this:

T5 ingredient salsa
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This nifty kitchen gadget makes me happy. Do you have one? It is a hands free can opener. My mom got it for me and my sister for Christmas 3 years ago. It has only needed new batteries one time in 3 years. I highly suggest it for all of your can opening needs, You can buy the hands free can opener on Amazon! I do not understand why it only has 4 stars on Amazon. I give it 5 and half! Although, it does leave sharp-ish edges on the can, but as long as you are not drinking out of the can it’s not a big deal.

Do you love salsa? Do you make it at home or buy it at the store? What is your favorite store bought brand? We would buy pace picante, add another jalapeno and pulse it more in the thing you see above! Do you have a hands free can opener? Have you ever made taco soup? The can opener is a rock star for taco soup.

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Comments

  1. Cassie Pauley says

    August 22, 2012 at 10:41 am

    I have made this recipe before I like it, but the salsa I have come to love I actually buy at Sam’s Club. It is called Italian Rose Fresh Salsa. It comes only in a 48oz. size. I can kill it in 2-3 days. Lol!!! They also make a Mango, but I have not tried it. Not sure if this is sold just in our region (Charleston, WV) or any Sam’s. A “must” try!!!

    Reply
    • Jamie D. says

      August 22, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      Unfortunately, I don’t have a membership to Sam’s Club 🙁

      Reply
    • HowdyH says

      December 13, 2012 at 12:08 pm

      You can also buy Italian Rose Fresh Salsa at WalMart SuperStores in a 16 oz. container.

      Reply
  2. C.R.A.F.T. says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Maybe a tablespoon of each? I just sprinkle and sprinkle until I like it 🙂

    Reply
  3. Christina says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    how much garlic salt do you add? Thank! I'm excited to try this!

    Reply
  4. Sharon Field / Created By You says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:39 am

    YUM!! Never thought about using canned tomatoes, how quick and easy is that?? Can't wait to try it, love spicy salsa too!

    Reply
  5. Beverly says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Love your DRAIN THE TOMATOES shot 🙂 Looks yummy, we buy locally made at the Farmer's Market.

    Reply
  6. C.R.A.F.T. says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:15 am

    You're welcome!

    Reply
  7. Lindsay Frye says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Okay! That is super easy! I can do that! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Michelle @ Dibble Dabble Life says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! Just the other night I was at a Mexican restaurant and thought to myself that I would like to make some homemade salsa. I am pinning this!

    Reply
  9. Angie says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Cilantro stalks are usually really tender, so really you don't *have* to pick the leaves off! 😉
    This would lead to a really nice guacamole as well, just add avocado and lemon juice and you're golden!

    Reply
  10. Danielle says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:29 am

    yum!
    our food processor broke and we are STILL in need of a new one ..
    this just reminded me !
    it's been too long since homemade salsa .. thanks for sharing and reminding me to get off my bum and get a new food processor 🙂

    Reply
  11. Bella @ Bella before and after says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:40 am

    That is super easy girl,,, I love salsa too, but believe it or not I've never used canned tomatoes,, every….

    This looks amazing, and will def solve all those times when I don't have fresh tomatoes on hand,,, woo hoo.

    BUT girl, please tell me what the heck are you doing posting about salsa TODAY???

    OMG, a big huge congratulations and I hope you share some of the incredible details of your special day.

    Have a WONDERFUL WEDDING day my friend!!
    Hugs, Bella 🙂
    Bella Before and After
    Euro Style Cakes.

    Reply
  12. Elisha Lynn says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Be careful with the hands free can opener. We had one and it was super handy until one day that battery died in the middle of opening a can! It was stuck on there and we had the throw the whole thing away.

    Reply
  13. kate says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:47 am

    mm thanks for the recipe! I love salsa, and am always disappointed with the canned stuff.

    Reply

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