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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers And snacks » Fresh Garden Salsa

    Fresh Garden Salsa

    Published On:October 9, 2022 By:Ruchi

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    This superbly flavorsome and awesomely textured recipe for Fresh Garden Salsa can be comfortably prepared at home, putting minimum effort and time. 10 mins are all it takes to prepare this fantastic recipe that adds a surprising twist to your simple dishes.

    There are ample ways to enjoy this mouth-watering Salsa recipe than just enjoying it as a dip with your favorite chips and tortillas!

    Fresh Garden Salsa in a canning jar

    Suppose your home-grown vegetable garden fetches you fresh tomatoes this season, and if you are wondering what to do with the extra produce.

    In that case, this recipe of Fresh Garden Salsa is the perfect way to use up your garden produce in the most rewarding way!

    Freshly picked, chemical-free, and instantly accessible, your home-harvested produce brings flavors and health to the family!

    What is Fresh Garden Salsa

    This irresistible spicy Homemade Garden Salsa recipe contains exquisite flavors!

    Tomatoes render the structure and texture to the recipe while onions, garlic, and cilantro add their unique flavors making this Salsa recipe a lovely addition to your appetizers!

    Jalapenos add exquisite heat to this recipe, and lime juice contributes to bringing the desired sourness. Altogether, it creates a mouthwatering and super tasty appetizer that is fresh, flavorful, and tastes just like restaurant-style Salsa.

    Eat the garden salsa right away, or store it in your fridge for later use!

    Tomatoes and chilies

    Reasons You’ll ♡ Fresh Garden Salsa 

    This amazingly refreshing and flavorsome Garden Salsa recipe has more to it than just flavor and fun. You will like this recipe as it is —

    • Quick & easy to make 
    • Convenient, as you can make it in the comfort of your own home
    • Adaptable, as you can adjust the spice level, texture, and flavors to suit your liking
    • Make up a batch or double or triple it for a crowd, and enjoy all summer!

    And the best part is that you can prepare this homemade garden salsa recipe in a batch and store it later.

    Ingredient list

    Fresh Garden Salsa Ingredient List

    Onions — Added for the sharp depth of flavor that gives this recipe its desired crunch and delectability. Red onions work the best for this recipe. Coarsely chop the onions before adding them to the food processor.

    Garlic — This lends the garden salsa recipe a unique spice that lifts its overall flavor and deliciousness. This recipe uses fresh garlic. However, if you do not have fresh garlic, you can use one teaspoon of garlic powder and admire the results that show up!

    Jalapeno — It has most of the heat in the seeds and ribs. If you are sensitive to spice, I recommend deseeding them before adding them to the recipe. This ensures lesser heat in your Salsa. If you want your recipe spicier, leave the seeds intact to enjoy the heat.

    Tomatoes — The star ingredient of the recipe, tomatoes give the base structure to the Salsa. I recommend using fresh paste tomatoes for the best results. Paste tomatoes are fleshy, less juicy, and contain fewer seeds than other types of tomatoes. These qualities qualify them as perfect for this recipe. Being denser and less watery, they produce thicker and meatier Salsa that is simply irresistible.

    Sugar — The addition of sugar balances out the acidity of the tomatoes in this garden salsa recipe. Just a pinch added to the recipe tames the acidity, making this fresh garden salsa a purely sinful indulgence.

    Salt — Seasons the recipe and enhances the flavor of other ingredients in the recipe.

    Cumin — This recipe gets a subtle smoky, warm and earthy flavor from the ground cumin powder that elevates its deliciousness manifold.

    Cilantro — Besides adding the pretty flecks of green to our Garden Salsa, Cilantro adds complexity to the recipe. Some people find cilantro tasting like soap! If you feel the same, you can leave it out entirely.

    Lime Juice — Adding a slight sourness to the recipe elevates its flavor and takes it to another level. Lime juice, when added to this recipe, makes this recipe zesty and bright. Some people may prefer adding vinegar, which works perfectly well.

    Fresh garden salsa in a bowl

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    Spice up to your liking — The ingredients used in this recipe creates medium-spicy Salsa. However, you can make this recipe spicier or lesser spicy by altering the number of jalapeno peppers used. The heat of Jalapeno peppers comes mainly from the seeds, so add them or restrict their use accordingly. For the milder Salsa, add fewer Jalapeno peppers, and for rendering a spicier kick, use some of the seeds from the Jalapeno. But take care not to go overboard with the Jalapeno peppers as that may make the Salsa too spicy. You can alternately use Habanero or Serrano Chillies for the spicier Salsa. The choice is entirely yours!

    Best tomatoes for tastiest Salsa — Freshly picked, firm, perfectly ripe, deep-red, and juicy, make the most flavorful and tasty Salsa. You can use canned tomatoes or a mix of canned and fresh tomatoes to prepare this wonderful fresh garden salsa recipe.

    For thicker and chunkier Salsa — Fleshly and deseeded tomatoes result in dense and chunkier Salsa. So, always deseed them before blending.

    Canned tomatoes — Although using fresh tomatoes works great for making this Garden Salsa recipe, adding a can of tomatoes will ensure a nice color and depth of flavor. However, when using canned tomatoes, drain the liquid and then add them to the recipe; otherwise, it will turn the recipe too watery. Moreover, if you prefer smoky-flavored Salsa, fire-roasted tomatoes will be a great addition too.

    Tangy twist — Lime Juice adds a delightful sourness to the salsa recipe. Just add a little juice, taste it, and then add more if you prefer. You can replace the lime juice with vinegar if you like the lemony flavor better.

    Over-blending may spoil the recipe — Over-blending may turn the chunky Salsa into a soupy blend. So, when blending, make sure to mix it in small intervals.

    Watch the salt — This recipe of Garden Salsa is served as a condiment alongside salty chips and tortillas, so we may want to cut back on the salt in this recipe. More salt in this Salsa will make the dish seem saltier and spoil the fun.

    Chill the Salsa — An important tip here is to chill this Garden Salsa recipe in the refrigerator for 3- 4 hours before serving. This intensifies the flavor and amplifies the magic it creates when serving other dishes. So, prepare it a little earlier, chill it and then serve. Keep patience all this while!

    Coarsely chop onions — Before adding them to the blender, make sure to chop them coarsely. This is done to make all the ingredients in the Salsa pulse evenly and prevent the tomatoes from getting too watery.

    Fixing the watery Salsa — Even after all the precautions, if you end up with a watery Salsa, just consider straining it. Strain half of the water while saving the rest. Add it back to the prepared Salsa to reach your desired consistency if it feels dry. The water content of tomatoes decides the consistency of the Salsa. Extra juicy tomatoes will always make a watery Salsa.

    Garden salsa on a tortilla chip

    Let me know what you think!

    Are you planning to pick fresh tomatoes from your garden today? If so, why not make this appetizing Garden Salsa recipe oozing with fresh flavors and enticing textures? Trust me; nothing compares to growing your organic veggies that are superior to the store-bought produce.

    So, get ready to surprise your taste buds with something spicy yet healthy today!

    Let’s start with this fantastic recipe that makes an irresistible condiment, snack, or appetizer and undoubtedly tastes better than its store-bought counterpart.

    Should you make this Restaurant-style Garden Salsa, please let me know your thoughts by sharing your comment below. And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.

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    Fresh Garden Salsa in a canning jar

    Fresh Garden Salsa

    Author : Ruchi
    This superbly flavorsome and awesomely textured recipe for Fresh Garden Salsa can be comfortably prepared at home, putting minimum effort and time. 10 mins are all it takes to prepare this fantastic recipe that adds a surprising twist to your simple dishes.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Egg-free, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
    Servings 6 SERVINGS
    Calories 23 kcal

    EQUIPMENT

    • Food Processor

    INGREDIENTS
     

    • 3 cups Tomatoes roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup Onions roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup Cilantro leaves
    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • 1 small Jalapeno peppers
    • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Rinse and dry the tomatoes. Slice the top stem part off and cut them in half. Try to remove mature seeds from the tomatoes. Combine the tomatoes with other ingredients in a large food processor.
    • Pulse the ingredients a few times to reach a thick chunky consistency. Do not blend too much, or you'll lose the texture.
      Pulse the ingredients
    • Taste and adjust the salt if you’d like. There you are, with the freshly prepped Garden Salsa for you to devour and serve your family with!

    RECIPE NOTES

    Frequently Asked Questions

     
    How long does this Homemade Garden Salsa last?
    This delicious homemade recipe of Garden Salsa keeps well for at least 10- 12 days when stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
    When stored in the freezer, in a freezer-safe container, this homemade Garden Salsa lasts for up to 3 months.
     
    How can I serve this Garden Salsa best?
    There are many unique ways to enjoy this delicious recipe of Garden Salsa other than eating it right from the food processor or dipping mounds of this recipe onto your tortilla chips. You may like to relish this delicacy in the following ways:
    • Make a delicious treat on nachos with layers of black beans, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, onions, corn, and cheese!
    • Top your favorite tacos and tostadas with Garden Salsa and bite into pure heavenliness!
    • Over a burrito bowl and surrender to the blissful delight.
    • Just as it is like a dip to relish your appetizers.
    • Serve it over stuffed bell peppers, or flavor your rice to make them truly irresistible.
    • Alongside the delicious fajitas and enchiladas, to add more taste…and much more!

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided above is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. These numbers should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietician.

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