As a Red Gold Ambassador, I am asked to share content about their quality products. This recipe is my original and it is definitely the BEST salsa without onions recipe I have ever had! I prefer it to be smooth but you can make it either way.
This is the best salsa I have ever eaten and it is my own recipe! I use to create a modified version that a friend’s mom gave me growing up. I recently decided that it needed a little bit more flavor and I wanted a hint of lime in the salsa and an extra seasoning.
I created this smooth salsa without onions recipe and gave it a spicy kick while balancing the flavors with some lime and fresh cilantro. This salsa will be the one everyone asks you to bring to your parties and have it ready for Cinco de Mayo!
Salsa is used in our house all the time for parties, snacks, and dinners. We love eating food with a side of salsa.
Eating onions is generally good for your health but it can cause stinky breath, some people are allergic to it, and at times it can cause acid reflux and make someone burpy.
I am brand loyal to Red Gold Tomatoes. Their products taste as fresh as can be without the gross canned smell you get from other brands. Also, it is the first can of tomatoes to be certified as non-GMO!
I love having a good salsa recipe since it is always low-calorie and can help add flavor to any meal!
If you don’t like onions, then the flavor will last for quite some time if a recipe is made with them. If you do like onions, there won’t feel like any ingredient is missing from this recipe because it is so delicious without needing any onions.
Ingredients:
Red Gold Diced Tomatoes drained
Red Gold Tomatoes & Green Chili
1 Tbs. Oregano
1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
½ Tbs. Cumin
¼ Tbs. Cayenne Red Pepper
1 pinch of Sriracha Seasoning
1 Tsp. Diced Cilantro Leaves
½ Lime Squeezed
Directions:
- Drain a can of Red Gold Diced Tomatoes. They are the best! Place them in blender.
- Add Red Gold Tomatoes & Green Chili, Oregano, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Cayenne Red Pepper, Sriracha Seasoning, Cilantro, and a half-squeezed lime.
- Blend enough so that you can see the salsa turn smooth but can still make out the green leaves of the cilantro.
- Chill for an hour in the fridge. If you would like to serve cold.
Popcorn With Salsa
So my favorite low-calorie snack to eat when I am craving salty food is my low-fat popcorn with some salsa! The popcorn absorbs the salsa a bit so you have to dip and eat quickly but it is such a good snack and kills my chips and salsa craving when I feel like I have had too many snacks.
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More Salsa Recipes without Onions!
Check out our list of more onion-free salsas to keep your mouth watering!
Rather than onions you can try salsas with other flavorful ingredients! You can find jalapenos, mango, black beans, avocados, and pineapples a savory addition to your salsa recipes! Here are a few other great onion-free salsa recipes from other delicious bloggers!
Smoked Chipotle Salsa: If you are looking for a spicy, smokey, and sweet salsa this is one to try! You will love the flavor explosion in your mouth.
Pineapple Mango Salsa: The first time trying mango salsa, I remember thinking that it wasn’t going to taste good. I was wrong. A sweet salsa with a side of Mango quesadillas is delicious. Now, if you like mango you must try adding some pineapple!
Black Bean Corn Salsa is another great salsa recipe that you can also make cheesy and serve with tacos or just your favorite tortilla chips. If you are looking for a recipe without onions you got it!
Salsa Macha: I absolutely love spicy food and this recipe is a salsa without tomatoes. Here is a recipe that is another alternative to having salsa that doesn’t have onions OR tomatoes. This salsa is made mostly with morita chilies which are easier to find when fresh tomatoes are out of season but yet give you a nice spice to your meals.
FAQs
LA VICTORIA® SUPREMA® Salsa Medium cranks up the heat on Mexican salsa favorite. Onion-free, packed with ripe tomatoes and Santa Fe chiles, this recipe adds a refreshing twist to all of your favorite Mexican dishes.
How do you make salsa less oniony? ›
Lemon juice, vinegar, or even a splash of white wine can all work well in neutralizing the onion taste. Additionally, adding some sweetness, such as a pinch of sugar or honey, can help mellow out the sharpness of the onion flavor.
Does salsa contain onions? ›
How To Make and Store Fresh Salsa. This homemade salsa recipe is easy to make. You just need chopped up fresh tomatoes, chiles, onions, cilantro, some lime juice, and seasonings.
Why do you put vinegar in salsa? ›
The acid ingredients in salsa help preserve it. You must add acid to canned salsa because the natural acidity may not be high enough. Commonly used acids are vinegar and bottled lemon juice. Lemon juice is more acidic than vinegar and has less effect on flavor.
What is a substitute for red onion in salsa? ›
Scallions
While their taste might be a little different, they still add a good balance of flavor to your dish, and they're great to use for sautéing and garnishing. Scallions can also step in as a red onion substitute in salsa recipes.
What is a substitute for spring onions in salsa? ›
If you still want an onion flavour in your food but don't want or cannot use green/spring onions, you may be able to substitute with chives, leeks, shallots, or a sweet onion. Is it possible to make a salsa without onion or garlic?
What flavor cancels onion? ›
Adding a touch of acidity, such as lemon juice or a splash of vinegar, can help cut through the richness of the onions. Additionally, adding sweeter ingredients like carrots, bell peppers, or even a pinch of sugar can help counterbalance the strong taste.
Why does my homemade salsa taste sour? ›
Raw tomatillos can be acidic, you want your finished salsa to be tangy, but not mouth-puckeringly sour. If your finished salsa is too sour, add more sugar, ¼ teaspoon at a time until the flavor is more balanced.
What is allium free? ›
Allium-free diet is a dietary requirement where there are no alliums present in the meals, snacks, and food that is consumed. Alliums are onion, garlic, chives, leeks, ramps, and shallot.
What is traditional salsa made of? ›
The old salsa recipe I made went something like this: fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, lemon, garlic, and salt.
Choosing the Onions
Most Mexican cooks I know use white onions in their salsas and so do I. White onions are reputed to be slightly sharper than red or yellow, and so they balance out nicely with the tomatoes. If you can only find red or green onions, feel free to use them as well.
Why add lime juice to salsa? ›
All great salsa need a hit of acidity to lighten and brighten their flavors. Perry and Damuck like lime juice (skip the zest; it's too perfume-y), plain white vinegar, or red wine vinegar, which is a nice match for the tomatoes.
What to add to salsa to make it better? ›
Normal people, though, may add some of these ingredients to liven up a salsa that might be a bit too blah:
- Lime or lemon for a zip of citrus.
- Cilantro for a pleasantly herbaceous tang.
- Onions because you know everything's better with onions.
Assuming that is similar to your recipe, if the vinegar was left out we cannot be sure the finished product has a low enough pH to inhibit bacterial growth in the processed jars. I would recommend that you mark the jars without the vinegar, store them in the refrigerator and use them within a month or two.
Does chipotle salsa have onion? ›
One of the most classic salsas in Mexico, this blend of smoky-spicy chipotle and roasted tomatillos (plus, of course, roasted garlic and onion) is everyone's favorite.
Does Tostitos salsa have onions? ›
Ingredients. Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice, Water, Unpeeled Ground Tomatoes in Tomato Puree, Onions, Jalapeno Peppers, and Less than 2% of the Following: Salt, Garlic Powder, Vinegar Pectin, Sugar, Natural Flavors, Tomato Paste, and Spices (including cilantro).
Does picante sauce have onions? ›
Picante Sauce, Medium
Smoothly blended tomatoes, chunks of savory onions and of course, our famously fresh, hand-picked jalapeños, make Pace® Picante sauce the perfect ingredient or dip.
