Quick and Simple Cherry Salsa Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the key to good salsa? ›

Making salsa with cherry tomatoes is a great way to add bright tomato flavor to your favorite recipes. These simple instructions will teach you how to make salsa in two ways: by hand and in the food processor.

Jalapeños are a common option with a lower heat, delicious flavor, and the ability to be layered to enhance their heat. Chopped, uncooked hot peppers are most effective at making a raw salsa spicier. If you don't have access to hot peppers, try adding hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

Balance flavors; add salt, vinegar, lime juice, bottled hot sauce, and pinches of sugar, tasting frequently, until you achieve the perfect balance of sweet, savory, salty, sour, and spicy.

A unique blend of fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice contributes to the vibrant, lively taste of restaurant-style salsa.

You don't have to, but you could

Deciding on keeping tomato skins on or off is really a matter of taste — and how much time you've got on your hands. You don't need to peel them.

Citrus Juice: Adding a squeeze of citrus juice can brighten the flavors of salsa verde. Try incorporating freshly squeezed lime juice or a bit of lemon ju.

Use tomato paste.

For tomato-based salsa, try adding one tablespoon of tomato paste at a time until your salsa reaches the desired consistency.

What are the best peppers to use in salsa? ›

For mild salsa, use banana peppers, Anaheim peppers, and/or canned diced green chile peppers. For medium salsa, add one finely chopped jalapeno to the mix. For hot salsa, add two finely chopped jalapeno peppers or the even hotter serrano peppers.

White onions truly stand out in terms of flavor, and are the best choice when it comes to making a fresh salsa or Pico de Gallo. Most Mexican salsa recipes use white raw onions, and while they might be more pungent than yellow onions, they have the perfect crunch factor that works for both- salsas and Pico de Gallo.

Bell Peppers

They're actually not spicy at all, but they add a great flavor to your salsa. These peppers come in all sorts of colors and sizes. You can use red bell peppers for a sweeter taste or green bell peppers for a more savory kick. They're perfect for those looking for the mildest type of salsa.

Roma Tomatoes are a popular choice for salsa-making due to their dense and meaty texture, small number of seeds, and full-of-flavor tanginess. Variations of this tomato are sometimes called “plum” or “paste” tomatoes. Red Beefsteak Tomatoes are another favorite for those who favor a juicier tomato in their salsa.

Salsa can be smooth or chunky, but it gets most of its flavor from fresh produce and herbs like cilantro.

Start by using a 2:1 weight ratio on your Tomatoes VS. Onions for a properly balanced salsa. Don't worry, you don't have to weigh ingredients every time you want to make salsa. Just know that a typical plum tomato weighs approximately 100g (3.5oz), and a largish white onion will weigh 300g (10.5 oz.)