Salsa using canned tomatoes means a fresh, delicious salsa no matter the time of year, even in winter.

lime wedges, a knife and a small mason jar partially filled with salsa. — You can make The Best Salsa using a can of diced tomatoes. Find out the other four ingredients you need.

This recipe uses just one 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes.

You know what that means? Even in the dead of winter in a blizzard, you can make homemade salsa.

How to Make Salsa with Canned Tomatoes

So, I'm incredibly fussy about my salsa.

I tend to only like the salsa I make myself, and the salsa at my favorite Mexican restaurant.

My absolute favorite recipe is made with canned tomatoes.

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Ingredients for Pantry Salsa

Canned tomatoes, jalapeno, lime and fresh cilantro are all you need for a delicious Mexican restaurant style salsa.

What Ingredients Do I Need for Salsa with Canned Tomatoes?

1 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped onion, (I like red, use whatever you have)
¼ cup cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers (more if you like really hot salsa)
juice of half a lime, about a tablespoon
salt to taste

You'll also need a device, such as a blender, food processor or stick blender to puree the ingredients. Unless you want to leave it chunkier, that's your choice.

I use a Cuisinart food processor that I've owned for eons, similar to this one.

Or you can use a blender.

diced tomatoes in bowl of food processor — Start by putting a 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes in a Cuisinart or a blender.

Add onions, about a quarter cup, use whatever onions you have: red, onion, vidalia, doesn't matter.

If you don't have a food processor, you can just chop everything finely using a sharp knife and a cutting board.

I'm using this knife for chopping fruits and vegetables and I really like it.

I have small hands and it fits well in my paw.

And it's nice and sharp but not so sharp you'll cut a finger off.

Directions for Making Salsa

Chop two jalapeno peppers in half and add them to the bowl of your food processor.

Squeeze the juice from a half of a lime over the ingredients.

Blend baby blend. Unless you like salsa a bit chunky, then just dice it up with a knife.

Pour the salsa into container and serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. Cucumber slices go great with homemade salsa.

Yield: Two cups

Best Salsa Recipe Using Canned Tomatoes (Just 5 Ingredients!)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped onion, (I like red, use whatever you have)
¼ cup cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers (more if you like really hot salsa)
juice of half a lime, about a tablespoon
salt to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or in a blender, if using.

Pulse for 30 to 60 seconds or until you obtain the desired texture.

Serve with chips or chopped vegetables.

Notes

Store in a sealed container in refrigerator for up to a week.

For best flavor, make an hour or two ahead of time.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 16 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 15Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 74mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 0g

What kind of canned tomatoes should I use for salsa?

You can really use any type of canned tomatoes for salsa since you'll be blending them with jalapeño and cilantro in a food processor.
I prefer a 14.5-ounce can of petite diced tomatoes but since you'll be pureeing the tomatoes in a food processor, use whatever you already have whole, peeled tomatoes, whatever.
You could probably even use a can of already pureed tomatoes if you like a smooth texture.

How to Use Up Leftover Salsa

If you have leftover salsa, you can combine a half cup with tomato soup to make a really delicious Latin-inspired tomato soup.
Serve with warm tortillas before dinner.
Make a cheese salsa quesadilla in a skillet.
Serve along side Spicy Shrimp Nachos
Top beans and rice with a spoonful of salsa.
Add leftover salsa to slow cooker chicken dish and make burritos.
Pour salsa over a pound of firm, white-fleshed fish like cod and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350.
Top a fish sandwich with a tablespoon of fresh salsa.
Chips and salsa go great with Slow Cooker Ribs.
After eating a spicy salsa, you'll want a cool and creamy dessert like Mojito Cheesecake or Nellie & Joe's Famous Key Lime Pie Recipe (Just 3 Ingredients) or perhaps St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake (aka The Cake You Won't Stop Eating).

If you like salsa, you might like Salsa Dip.

Your turn:

What's your favorite salsa recipe?