Learn how to make delicious homemade tomato salsa using fresh ingredients from the garden. Because nothing tastes better than homemade salsa!
Tomato Plants
This year my garden has produced lots of fresh organic tomatoes. I’m excited that I have enough tomatoes to make a delicious Salsa.
My family loves eating Salsa on everything. Not only is Salsa delicious but, the ingredients used to make the salsa is good for you!
You may be surprised to know that I don’t have a huge garden planted in my backyard. I have a container garden.
I have found that my plants grow better in containers where I live, then in the ground.
Tomato Health Benefits
Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamins and helps with reducing prostate cancer and helps with weight control.
What’s in Homemade Salsa
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2-3 lbs. of organic tomatoes of your choice. I used Better Boys from my garden.
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(you can use any type of tomatoes)
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5-6 jalapenos peppers. I used some from my garden.
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1- large onion
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2-3 garlic cloves minced
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1 tsp. garlic powder
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1 tbsp. juice from lemon or lime
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2-3 tbsp. of sea salt
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black pepper to your liking and whatever dry ingredients you want to use.
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You can add fresh cilantro, chives, and bell peppers.
How to make homemade salsa
- You should be able to remove the skins easily.Dice your tomatoes with a knife and set aside in a large bowl.
- Boil the jalapenos in water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove peppers, slice lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Use a food processor to dice the peppers, garlic, and onion. Mix and stir together with your diced tomatoes.
- Add your garlic powder, juice from a lemon or lime and sea salt. Mix all the ingredients and pour into a glass jar.
- Cover the container tightly and place into a refrigerator.
Homemade Tomato Salsa
Learn how to make delicious homemade tomato salsa. Perfect to use as a topping or dip.
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds organic tomatoes of your choice
- 5-6 jalapenos peppers
- 1 large large onion
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp juice from lemon or lime
- 2-3 tbsp sea salt
- black pepper to your liking and whatever dry ingredients you want to use. You can add fresh cilantro, chives, bell peppers if you want.
Instructions
- 1. Boil water in a pot. Take your tomatoes and put an x at the bottom of each using a knife. Once the water boils place the tomatoes into the pot and let the water come to a boil, again. Remove the tomatoes after 2 minutes and put them into a bowl of ice water. You should be able to remove the skins easily. Dice your tomatoes with a knife and set aside in a large bowl.
2. Boil the jalapenos in water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove peppers, slice lengthwise and remove seeds.
3. Use a food processor to dice the peppers, garlic, and onion. Mix and stir together with your diced tomatoes.
4. add your garlic powder, juice from a lemon or lime and sea salt. Mix all the ingredients and pour into a glass jar. Cover the container tightly and place into a refrigerator.
Note- I would let the Salsa sit for 24 hours to marinate before serving.
More Tomato Recipes
I hope you like this recipe for this AMAZING tasting and easy to make gluten-free and vegan Tomato Salsa.
Also, check out my easy and delicious Mango Salsa recipe and my keto-friendly Bacon Stuffed Jalapenos.
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