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Homemade Tomato Salsa

Homemade Tomato Salsa – No Sugar, No Preservatives, Just Pure Flavour

Andra
A Fresh, Naturally Thick Salsa You Can Feel Good About
Forget the store-bought salsa packed with added sugars and preservatives—this homemade version is fresh, vibrant, and made with only real ingredients. What makes it special? No peppers (just a personal preference, you can add them), no unnecessary additives, just juicy tomatoes, courgette for extra depth, and the perfect blend of spices. By sautéing half of the vegetables and blending the rest, this salsa achieves that thick, rustic texture that coats your chips, spreads beautifully on tacos, or adds a bold kick to grilled meats. With a touch of cumin, oregano, and a kick of Tabasco, it’s the kind of salsa that deserves a permanent spot in your fridge.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Homemade Staple
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 25 servings of approx. 50g
Calories 27 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ripe tomatoes
  • 1 courgette diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 200 g tomato paste ½ pack
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Tabasco sauce to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

Prepping the Vegetables for the Best Texture

  • Dice half of the tomatoes, onion, and courgette—these will be sautéed for richness.
  • Blend the remaining half of the tomatoes until smooth—this gives the salsa a thick base.
    ingredients to be blended

Cooking the Salsa to Enhance the Flavors

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
    onions cooking in a pan
  • Stir in the courgette, then the diced tomatoes and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes.
    onions, courgette and tomatoes in a pan
  • Pour in the tomato paste and blended tomatoes, stirring well to combine.
  • Add the cumin seeds, onion granules, and oregano, mixing everything together.
    spices added to the pan
  • Add salt to taste.

Bringing It All Together

  • Let the salsa simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    salsa cooking and getting thicker
  • Add Tabasco sauce to taste, adjusting the heat level to your preference.
  • Once the salsa thickens slightly, remove from heat.

Storing & Serving

  • Let the salsa cool slightly before transferring it to a sterilized jar.
    salsa added to a sterilised jar
  • Store in the fridge for 5-7 days.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, or even as a pasta sauce alternative.

Notes

Why This Salsa is a Game-Changer
✔ No added sugar – just pure vegetable sweetness
✔ No preservatives – only real, wholesome ingredients
✔ Versatile & homemade – customise the spice level to your taste
✔ Rich texture – thanks to a blend of sautéed and blended ingredients.
Keyword Homemade