• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to privacy navigation
  • Skip to recipes navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Blog
  • Contact

Brooklyn Farm Girl

Cooking And Gardening in NYC

PopularStewed Tomatoes
let's be friends
join my free recipe club!
  • New? Start Here
  • recipes
    • Course
      • Breakfast
      • Dessert
      • Dinner
      • Drinks
      • Snacks
    • Type
      • 30 Minute Meals
      • Breads
      • Budget
      • Canning
      • Casseroles
      • Cheesy
      • Cookies
      • Dips
      • Donuts
      • Holidays
      • Husband Favorites
      • Instant Pot
      • Keto
      • Kid Friendly
      • Muffins
      • Pasta
      • Potluck
      • Salads
      • Slow Cooker
      • Smoothies
      • Sneaky Vegetables
      • Soups
      • Sprinkles
    • Meat
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Turkey
      • Vegetarian
    • Cuisine
      • Chinese
      • Italian
      • Mexican
      • Pennsylvania Dutch
      • Vegetarian
  • Vegetable Index
  • Urban Gardening
    • Let’s Harvest
    • Tutorials
    • Garden Recipes
    • General Updates
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Seed Calendar
    • Compost in Brooklyn
  • About Me
    • About Pamela
    • Our Garden
  • Life & motherhood
    • Journal
    • Motherhood
    • Our Upstate Adventure
    • Cats, Cats, Cats
    • Crafts
  • Videos
  • PopularStewed Tomatoes
Home recipes Snacks

Canned Salsa Recipe

5 minutes
cilantrogreen peppersoniontomato
Posted:11/10/22
Updated:11/10/22
Jump to Recipe

FAST and EASY Canned Salsa made with canned diced tomatoes! Just add green peppers and onions to this simple recipe, and you’ll have a delicious chunky salsa ready to serve in minutes!

closeup of chunky salsa in orange bowl.

Sure, you can get canned salsa at the grocery store, but making your own with this perfect salsa recipe using canned diced tomatoes and fresh ingredients will make each bite that much better. It will be just as good (if not better) as restaurant-style salsa!

This is the best salsa recipe because it’s super easy to make using cans of tomatoes! Sometimes you don’t have fresh tomatoes on hand, but if you have canned diced tomatoes – you can make it!

If it’s your first time making salsa, this is a great starter recipe. If it’s not, it’s great just because it’s a time-saver! Need to serve a big crowd? Simply make a double batch!

The Best Canned Salsa Recipe 

One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s as simple as placing all of your salsa ingredients into a food processor, and that’s it. No need to make a mess and dirty dishes by chopping up fresh tomatoes on the chopping block. All you need are canned tomatoes to drop in the food processor and you’re good to go! 

This is the best homemade salsa because it’s super delicious with notes of lime, garlic, and fresh cilantro. A touch of black pepper and red pepper flakes along with the onions take this salsa to the next level. A great way to use this delicious salsa is with tortilla chips, on top of tacos, or even with huevos rancheros. 

spoon lifting salsa out of food processor.

What is homemade salsa made of?

Homemade salsa ingredients will vary, but for this recipe, it calls for canned tomatoes, diced onion, green pepper, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and fresh cilantro. These simple ingredients pack a punch of flavor and will leave you wanting more after each bite!

cans of diced tomatoes in table.

How to Make Canned Salsa 

Place all of the ingredients into a food processor.

ingredients in food processor.

Start with three pulses and then check to see if it’s a consistency you’re happy with. If not, pulse more. Pulsing more will make it very smooth and less will make it a thicker chunky salsa.

blended diced tomatoes and ingredients in food processor.

Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

hand scooping salsa on tortilla chip out of bowl.

Storing Leftovers 

Store leftover salsa in an airtight container or canning jars with a lid. If stored properly, leftover salsa will last between four to six days in the fridge. The sooner you eat it, the better.

Can I make this recipe with fresh tomatoes?

Absolutely. Just swap the 2 cans of diced tomatoes with 2 pounds of tomatoes. You should also check out my favorite fresh tomato salsa we make with our garden tomatoes in the Summer!

Can I make salsa with canned tomatoes? 

The best part about this simple recipe is that you can and should use canned tomatoes to make this homemade salsa recipe. In fact, canned tomatoes make this a favorite recipe of mine because it makes one more step that much easier. It’s super simple, with no fuss, and easy clean-up too!

tortilla chips surrounding bowl of salsa in bowl in the middle.

Do you have to cook salsa before canning? 

For certain recipes, you can cook your salsa before canning it. However, this canned salsa recipe is made without cooking and can be eaten right from the food processor. Well, don’t eat it right out of the food processor. You’ll want to put it in a serving bowl first!

Do you have to put vinegar in canned salsa?

As mentioned above, some recipes do require this step. However, this specific recipe requires no vinegar as we won’t necessarily be canning it for longevity. Instead, this recipe uses lime juice which adds to the acidity and flavor.

How can I make this salsa spicier?

If you are a fan of extra spicy salsa, there are a few options you can add to kick up the heat. I’d suggest only trying one of these options; do not use them all in one batch. However, if you’re curious about which suits your personal preference, consider making multiple batches—just don’t forget to label them!

  • Add extra black pepper and/or red pepper flakes
  • Add green chiles
  • Add jalapeño peppers
  • Add banana peppers
wooden spoon lifting salsa out of food processor.

Looking for more salsa recipes?

If you can’t get enough salsa, there’s plenty more where this great recipe comes from! Check out these delicious salsa recipes on my site and enjoy!

  • Black Bean Corn Salsa
  • Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
  • Fresh Tomato Salsa

Pin for later:

FAST and EASY Canned Salsa made with canned diced tomatoes! Just add green peppers and onions to this simple recipe, and you’ll have a delicious chunky salsa ready to serve in minutes!
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
Free Recipe Club
4.78 from 18 votes

Canned Diced Tomato Salsa

Print
FAST and EASY Canned Salsa made with canned diced tomatoes! Just add green peppers and onions to this simple recipe, and you’ll have a delicious chunky salsa ready to serve in minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
serves 12

Ingredients

  • 2 (14.5 ounce cans) diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup green pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into the food processor and pulse a few times. Start out with 3 pulses and then decide what consistency you want from there. Pulse more for a very smooth salsa, pulse less for a chunky salsa. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Video:

Notes

Makes 32 oz of salsa.
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:canned diced tomato salsa
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

Similar Recipes

  • Canned Refried Beans Recipe
  • Fresh Tomato Salsa
  • Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
  • Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Reader Interactions

join the free recipe club

Receive My Favorite Recipes Straight To Your Inbox!

Thank you for subscribing!

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

I love hearing from you! Submit your question or recipe review here. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Made this? Rate this recipe:




  1. BEV FRASER says

    July 9, 2019 at 10:41 pm

    First time making salsa so want to make it mild but also hot for the second kind. I am planning to bottle it for a craft bake sale. To make it hot should I add one or two jalapino peppers?
    Thanks
    Bev

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 10, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      I would just add one jalapeno pepper, including seeds, if you want to make it hot.

      Reply
  2. Donna Y says

    November 12, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    Add minced garlic and replace the salt with lowrys garlic salt!! Also, adding pickled jalapeños adds a zing.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 13, 2018 at 11:22 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe Donna, thanks for sharing your tweaks!

      Reply
  3. Aquaria says

    April 18, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    Doubled the recipe. Because Texas, and we put salsa on EVERYTHING.

    Used two cans fire roasted with garlic diced tomatoes, 1 Mexican diced (it’s a Texas thing), and one diced tomatoes with green chiles.

    Didn’t feel like messing with the food processor, so I used a potato masher on the diced tomatoes. Then I used it on the onions before adding them. I like chunky salsa, so this worked fine for me.

    Replaced the green peppers with some more green chiles that were lurking in my pantry.

    Added a can of chipotles with adobe sauce..

    Now the salsa is perfect.

    Reply
  4. James says

    March 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    Trying this on the weekend. I am sure you can add other items as you see fit–but this recipe is classic.
    Thanks for this—coming from a father that aims to please!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 22, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Hey James, hope everyone enjoys the salsa!

      Reply
  5. Jenn says

    September 28, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! Just so you know the colors are really hard on the eyes…

    Reply
  6. Justine says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    Should you drain the tomatoes first?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 30, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      Hey Justine, there’s no need to drain the tomatoes. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • justine says

        September 6, 2017 at 7:44 pm

        your recipe is down!!

        Reply
  7. mary says

    May 17, 2017 at 11:57 am

    can I also add diced celery to this salsa.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 17, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Absolutely – enjoy Mary!

      Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    January 8, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    Just made it using Walmart fire roasted tomatoes and fresh jalapeños. Also added dash of olive oil and a pinch of sugar. Doubt I will ever buy jar salsa again. You can definitely make this using a different variety of canned tomatoes. I even thought of adding black beans and corn. Great recipe.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      January 8, 2017 at 9:31 pm

      Hey Jennifer, glad you enjoyed this recipe! It’s great with black beans and corn too! I even love adding a can of diced green chiles to it too!

      Reply
  9. Kelly says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:24 am

    Love salsa and this one looks so fresh and delicious! Canned tomatoes sounds like a great idea – totally craving a big bowl of this with chips now!

    Reply
  10. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:08 am

    Pam, I’m very happy to see this recipe here (love anything that’s easier but still super tasty!) I love the lime juice and chunky peppers and onions you’ve added. Pinning this for my next salsa craving!

    Reply
  11. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    June 11, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I had no idea you could make salsa from canned tomatoes! I learn something new every day and I’m really glad I learned this trick! YUM!

    Reply
  12. Anna says

    June 11, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Would never have thought to use tinned tomato, always use fresh. I will have to have a crack at this recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Allison says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Ah! Great idea using the canned tomatoes! Sometimes they are always the “freshest” during the off season anyways!

    Reply
  14. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:25 am

    This looks like the perfect salsa! Great recipe for the summer!

    Reply
  15. miss messy says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Super idea! I’d never thought of this! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Laura @ Raise Your Garden says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Funny enough, it’s my 2-year-old & 4-year-old who are the big salsa eaters in my house. It’s outrageously expensive homemade from the local grocery store and you don’t get nearly as much!

    I love using fresh tomatoes in season, but out of season, the canned ones are still pretty good. Loving that cat lurking in the background, too too cute!

    Reply
  17. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    June 11, 2014 at 2:53 am

    I love salsa, always a staple for parties, new season premieres and get togethers! Canned tomatoes are so much easier to use!

    Reply
  18. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    June 11, 2014 at 2:08 am

    sometimes tinned tomatoes can taste way better than fresh ones!

    Reply
  19. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Oooh I just love salsa, this looks delicious!

    Reply
  20. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    June 10, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Such a great idea to make salsa with canned tomatoes! This looks so fresh and delicious. I want a big bowl with chips right now!!

    Reply
  21. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    June 10, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    I have had fresh salsa—-and loved it. But now I realize hey I can do this myself.
    I would much rather do that. Thank you.

    Reply
  22. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says

    June 10, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    This salsa looks so fresh – I just want to dive right in!

    Reply
  23. Bri | Bites of Bri says

    June 10, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    This salsa has my mouth watering! That’s a pretty cute helper you have there!

    Reply
  24. Liz says

    June 10, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    My sister makes the best salsa from canned tomatoes, too! You’ve inspired me to whip up a batch 🙂

    Reply
  25. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    So smart! Why didn’t I think of that! And sometimes I just don’t feel like cutting up a ton of tomatoes! Pamela to the rescue!

    Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    June 10, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    What a good photography helper Goblin is! This salsa looks wonderful. I could eat it all summer long 🙂

    Reply
  27. Mary Frances says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I always use fresh tomatoes when I make salsa, it feels almost essential. But if the canned ones are good too, I’ll give them a try 🙂

    Reply
  28. Pam says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Simple and delicious. I love homemade salsa!

    Reply
Newer Comments

Primary Sidebar

welcome!

Hi! I'm Pamela, an artist Mom who shares family recipes. My farm is a 1,000 sq ft apartment in NYC. Let's make dinner together.

Read More

join the free
recipe club!

Receive My Favorite Recipes Straight to Your Inbox!

Thank you for subscribing!

TOP POSTS

Half Sour Pickles

The Best Stewed Tomatoes Ever

Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce

EASY Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Recipe Index
Vegetable Index
Follow On Facebook
Follow On Instagram
Free Recipe Club

fresh this week view all

How to Cook Bacon In The Oven

Red Velvet Cookies with Frosting

How to Freeze Evaporated Milk

Crockpot Mac and Cheese (With Velveeta)

As Featured On
free recipe club!
Get weekly recipes, videos, and gardening tips to your inbox!
join the club!
EST. 2013
let's be friends
  • Recipe Index
  • Veggie Index
  • Urban Gardening
  • Web Stories
Back To Top
© 2023 - All Rights Reserved
  • Privacy Policy & Terms
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled

join the recipe club!

Receive My Favorite Recipes Straight to Your Inbox!

Thank you for subscribing!

1.4K shares