Craving a super quick and simple salsa? Blend up this easy grape tomato salsa in minutes! Simply add the whole tomatoes to a food processor with the rest of the ingredients OR chop everything by hand for a chunky and fresh salsa.
So Simple
Less Than 10 Ingredients
Limey
Some Kick
And Totally Customizable
Ingredients For This Easy Salsa
Grape and cherry tomatoes are not typically recommended for salsa because it's too hard to remove their seeds. BUT... if life gives you tomatoes - make salsa! This easy grape tomato salsa is quite liquid if blended but I love the convenience of this recipe!
For this easy grape tomato salsa I use:
- 2 cups grape (or cherry) tomatoes
- Some red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice (fresh or from concentrate)
- Some cumin, garlic powder, and chilli powder
- And some jalapeños for extra kick!
Feel free to change up the ingredients to your liking. Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder, adjust the spice level, and throw in any other seasonings you love.
How To Make This Grape Tomato Salsa
Another way to customize this recipe to your liking, comes in how you prepare the salsa.
For a more liquid salsa:
Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend just enough to break down the tomatoes and combine all the flavours. Taste, adjust the seasonings if needed, and serve!
For a chunkier fresh salsa:
Chop all the ingredients by hand, slicing the tomatoes into quarters or smaller. Mix in the lime juice and seasonings. Stir, taste, and serve!
The texture for a chunkier salsa will end up similar to our Salsa Fresca (Pico De Gallo).
Recipe Cost
This homemade salsa recipe makes 400ml of salsa and costs us roughly: CAD $2.60. Buying 400ml of store-bought salsa can cost us anywhere from $1.60 - $4.
How does it keep?
This salsa is best enjoyed right away but I find that it will keep quite well in the fridge for up to 2 days. The tomatoes will continue to release excess water as the salsa sits.
Let me know in the comments below if you use some wonderful fresh grape or cherry tomatoes from your garden for this salsa!
Try topping this vegan "Fish" Taco Bowl or our "Queso" Taco Mac & Cheese with a big scoop of this grape tomato salsa!
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Easy Grape Tomato Salsa In 5 Minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 400ml 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This easy grape tomato salsa is ready in just 5 minutes! Blend it for a more liquid salsa or chop by hand for a chunky and fresh salsa!
Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes*
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped*
- ¼ cup cilantro, packed*
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ - 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp jalapeños, optional (or more to taste)*
*Ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until combined. Taste and adjust the salt level and flavour to your liking. Add more lime juice for brightness and chilli powder or jalapeños for heat!
- The texture of this salsa will be more liquid. Feel free to drain some of the liquid if desired.
- For a chunkier fresh salsa, simply chop the fresh ingredients by hand and combine with the seasonings!
- Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.
Notes
Approximate Cost: CAD $2.60 vs. $1.60 - $4.00 for 400ml store-bought salsa.
As this salsa sits, the tomatoes will release excess water. If you decide to strain some of the water... don't toss it! Try to add it into your next pasta or soup if you can!
- Category: Sauces & Dips
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Elaine Kopetski
Can the salsa be put in the freezer?
Kathryn Alexandre
I have never tried freezing it and I would suspect it will be quite watery when defrosted so you would have to strain the excess liquid but otherwise it should be fine to freeze. Even if it doesn't make for the tastiest salsa afterward you could toss it into a pasta sauce so it doesn't go to waste! Let me know if you give it a try and how it works out for you.
Harmony
I make this all the time and it’s my favorite salsa ever. It fits perfectly in my mini food processor. I do add a smidge more salt because my chili powder is salt free. I’ve not had all of the ingredients before and used dried cilantro and jalapeño hot sauce and it was equally as good.
Kathryn Alexandre
I'm so glad to hear that you love this one and have been able to adjust it to suit what you have on hand. Thank you so much for letting me know and for leaving a star review!
Michelle
Quick and easy and simple. Thanks!
Kathryn Alexandre
You're welcome! I'm glad you loved it and it was simple to make. Thank you for letting me know and for leaving a star rating!
Swen Nater
First of all, you're gorgeous. Second, nice salsa. Maybe roasted garlic instead of powder. I never thought about adding chili powder. That will work. Thanks, Kathryn.
Kathryn Alexandre
Thank you for the compliment and yes you can certainly add fresh garlic or even roasted for a stronger flavour. I'm glad you like the chili powder addition!
Kathy
Can this recipe be safely canned?
Kathryn Alexandre
Hi Kathy, I've never tried canning this one and I believe you might have to add more acid to the recipe to safely can it. I'm unfortunately not very experienced with canning so I can't say for certain how this one would work and what might need to be altered. You could increase the salt but I believe salsa recipes for canning tend to have a higher acid content. Let me know if you do alter the recipe a bit and give it a try and how it turns out for you!