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    Home » Recipes » Salsas and Dips » Salsas » Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa

    Published: Jul 29, 2018 Modified: Jun 10, 2023 by Catherine Arena 10 Comments

    Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa

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    This Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa recipe is perfect with grilled meats, steak, tacos, empanadas, eggs, tortilla chips and so much more.  Easy to make and highly addictive salsa.

    Jalapeño Salsa served in a glass bowl and topped with sliced jalapeños

    Nothing better than creating delicious simple super easy salsas at home.  So much better than store bought and this Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa fits the bill perfectly!

    Besides the fact that this jalapeño salsa is highly addictive it’s also unrestricted.  So don’t just think chips.

    Think tacos, tostadas, empanadas, grilled meats, seafood, eggs and

    whatever else you can think of.

    It’s just that good!  That versatile and that easy!  And definitely affordable!

    Jalapeño Salsa served in a glass bowl and topped with sliced jalapeños

    And if you’re still set on tortilla chips, well then don’t forget plantain chips too.  Plantain chips work scrumptiously well and make for a great snack.

    Your options with this sauce are truly limitless.

    With just a few simple ingredients, this salsa makes you wonder how could it be so flavorful.  But that it is.  Offering so much flavor without being overly spicy.

    However, if you are wanting it just a tad spicier well feel free to add more jalapeños to this recipe.  This salsa works with you, add more or less jalapeños.  It will still be hyper-delicious and full of  popping flavor.

    How to Make a Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa

    You will need:

    • 2-4 jalapeños
    • 1 roma tomato
    • ½ onion
    • 1 garlic clove
    • fresh cilantro
    • salt/pepper

    -Start with rinsing the jalapeños and cutting lengthwise (remove seeds and membrane for less heat if you would like).

    -Peel garlic and rinse tomato.

    -Add jalapeños, tomato and garlic to a pot over medium heat with about 2 cups of water.  Boil for 10-15 minutes.

    -Peel skin off of tomato.  (It will peel easily after it has been boiled)

    Now you are ready to add the boiled jalapeños, tomato, garlic and onion (quartered) and cilantro to a blender or food chopper.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Pulse till salsa is chunky.  Remove from blender and pour into a jar or a bowl.

     All the ingredients for the Jalapeño Salsa blended in mini food chopper.

    Add 2-4 tablespoons of water.  Stir all together.  Done.

    Salsa will keep in refrigerator well for a few days but is best of course the day it is made.

    Enjoy!

    Jalapeño Salsa served in a glass bowl and topped with sliced jalapeños

    For more delicious salsas, you may want to check these out as well.  All very delicious too!

    Best Mexican Salsa Recipe (Salsa Verde)

    Avocado Salsa Verde

    Hyper-Delicious Tomato Jalapeño Salsa

    Habanero Tomatillo Salsa

    Want to learn more about jalapeños?  Click → About Jalapeños

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    Jalapeño Salsa served in a glass bowl and topped with sliced jalapeños.

    Jalapeño Salsa

    This Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa recipe is perfect with grilled meats, steak, tacos, empanadas, eggs, tortilla chips and so much more.  Easy to make and highly addictive salsa.
    4.46 from 11 votes
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    Course: Mexican Salsa
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 (1 cup)
    Calories: 46kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 2-4 jalapeños rinsed and cut lengthwise (could remove seeds and membranes for less heat)
    • 1 roma tomato
    • 1 garlic clove peeled
    • ½ onion quartered
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Add jalapeños, tomato and garlic to a pot over medium heat with about 2 cups of water.  Boil for 10-15 minutes.
    • Peel skin off of tomato. (It will peel easily after it has been boiled)
    • Add the boiled jalapeños, tomato, garlic, onion and cilantro to a blender or food chopper. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Pulse till salsa is chunky. Remove from blender and pour into a jar or a bowl.
    • Add 2-4 tablespoons of water. Stir all together. Done.  Enjoy!
      Great with tacos, empanadas, tostadas, meats, seafood, eggs, tortilla chips, plantain chips and so much more.
      Salsa will keep in refrigerator well for a few days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 47.8mg | Calcium: 13mg
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    1. Sonia says

      January 04, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      This looks super delicious and easy to make.. definitely making it for playoff party /get-together

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        January 05, 2019 at 4:08 am

        Awesome! Let me know how you like it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Pam says

      January 04, 2019 at 11:27 am

      That does look super easy and flavorful. Love the beautiful green color!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        January 05, 2019 at 4:09 am

        Thanks Pam!

        Reply
    3. Beth Neels says

      January 04, 2019 at 11:01 am

      I love making my own salsas! I also love the ease of this one! Can’t wait to give this a try, ASAP!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        January 05, 2019 at 4:10 am

        Let me know how you like it Beth! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Catherine Brown says

      January 04, 2019 at 10:50 am

      I LOVE a good jalapeno salsa! Looking forward to trying this one when good peppers & tomatoes are readily available again.

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        January 05, 2019 at 4:11 am

        Let me know when you do Catherine and how much you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Mike Hultquist says

      January 04, 2019 at 10:32 am

      I am INSANE for jalapeno peppers. They’re basically the best pepper for just about everyone. This salsa ROCKS! Nicely done. Looking forward to making more.

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        January 05, 2019 at 4:13 am

        Thanks Mike! I love all your salsas too! You sure have an impressive list!! 🙂

        Reply
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