Recipe + Photos by April Viar

Bold, fresh, and full of flavor with just one quick blend

This salsa is all about big flavor with minimal effort. Everything goes into one container, gets blended, and is ready to serve in minutes. Fire-roasted tomatoes bring a smoky depth, jalapeños add heat, and fresh cilantro and lime brighten it all up. It’s simple, vibrant, and anything but boring.

If you like your salsa with a little kick and a lot of personality, this one delivers. It’s perfect for dipping chips, but it really shines spooned over tacos, grain bowls, burritos, or any savory dish that needs a fresh, spicy boost. With a generous yield, you’ll have plenty to enjoy now and enough left to use throughout the week.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Big, Bold Flavor: Fire-roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic bring serious depth.
• Quick and Easy: Everything blends in one container with almost no prep.
• Versatile: Perfect for chips, tacos, bowls, and more.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: A large batch means salsa for days.

April’s Favorite Quick and Easy Salsa

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• Author: April Viar
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: About 5 cups 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

One-Bowl Fire-Roasted Salsa

This one-bowl fire-roasted salsa is bold, zesty, and ready in minutes. Fire-roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and fresh lime are blended into a smooth, flavorful salsa that’s perfect for dipping or adding to your favorite savory dishes.

 

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Ingredients

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• 2 cans fire-roasted diced garlic tomatoes

• 2 jalapeños

• 4 large garlic cloves

• 1 large sweet white onion

• 1 small lime

• 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems

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Instructions

1. Roughly chop the sweet onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic. Add to a food processor.

2. Add the two cans of fire-roasted tomatoes and blend until smooth.

3. Squeeze the lime juice into the salsa and blend again until fully combined.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder salsa.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors if needed.

This salsa thickens slightly after chilling.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition info is approximate.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Appetizer, Sauce
• Method: Blended
• Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/2 cup
• Calories: 35kcal
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 220mg
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 1g