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.
As a brand ambassador this post is brought to you by the Red Gold. Check out my last Italian Garlic Sauce recipe perfect for bruschetta and garlic pasta!
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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
Rivera's red salsas are made without onions and are traditionally prepared and jarred like we made it fresh in your kitchen. Our salsa is minced, not chunky. There are no added flavors, water, fillers or preservatives, and no added sugar or gluten.
How do you dilute onion flavor in salsa? ›
Acidic Ingredients: Incorporate acidic ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar, or tomatoes. Acids can help counteract the strong onion taste and provide a more balanced flavor profile. Sweetness: Adding a touch of sweetness can help counteract the sharpness of the onion.
How do you cut the acidity in homemade salsa? ›
Prelief can help. Two caplets of Prelief can reduce 95% of the acid in 2TBSP of Chunky Salsa Medium.
Why do you put vinegar in 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. Avoid vinegars with overly bossy or clashing flavors, like balsamic and apple cider.
What is a substitute for spring onions in salsa? ›
Leeks. Leeks are a really good option for replacing the fresh flavor from a spring onion. As leeks are much larger, thicker and harder than spring onions, it's best if they're used in a cooked dish. That's because leeks become a lot more mild once cooked, and can be quite harsh when raw.
How can I flavor food without onions? ›
Add plenty of spices, fresh herbs, lemon juice or vinegar to add flavour and brighten the dish. Make sure the food is well seasoned to bring out all of the flavours. Finish the dish with garlic infused garlic oil or garlic ghee, as appropriate.
How to get rid of raw onion taste in salsa? ›
Neutralize It A 15-minute soak in a solution of baking soda and water tames the pungent taste of sliced or chopped raw onions.
What gives salsa more flavor? ›
Cook the salsa, and you'll trade bright, fresh flavors for something deeper, sweeter. Roasting the tomatoes, garlic and/or chiles creates rich, smoky flavors. 3. Layer in flavor, color, and texture with bell peppers, jicama, radishes, fresh corn kernels, avocado, or black beans.
How do you make onions milder? ›
Submerge Them in Cold Water
Soak them for at least 15 minutes (longer is even more beneficial), properly drain, and eat away! Submerging them in cold water takes away that intense, sharp bite from the raw onion. The cold water helps the enzyme that causes onions to have their pungent flavor to leach out.
Does adding vinegar to salsa make it last longer? ›
Acidic Ingredients
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.
Blandness usually comes from lack of seasoning. When you prepare a dish like spaghetti sauce you want to season as you go, not just at the end. Salt enhances the flavor of foods as well as performs some important functions during cooking, like drawing moisture out of ingredients and intensifying their flavor.
How much vinegar should you put in salsa? ›
ingredients
- 2 medium ripe red tomatoes.
- 1 cup canned diced tomato, undrained.
- 1 -2 fresh anaheim chili, seeded (depending on how spicy the peppers are and how spicy you want your salsa)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
- 1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro.
The vinegar is acidic, so presumably it's part of bringing the pH to a safe one for boiling water canning. Without it, the salsa won't be safe to can like this. If you realize right away and recan immediately, it's basically just cooking it extra. It may not be as good with the extra cooking, but it'll be safe.
Why put lime juice in salsa? ›
Onion and garlic – For sharp depth of flavor! Rinse the onion before adding it to the food processor to mellow its pungent taste. Lime juice and zest – They make this recipe zesty and bright. Jalapeño – For heat!
Do you use vinegar or lime juice in salsa? ›
Always use the acid listed in the recipe and the prescribed amount; bottled lemon or lime juice (never fresh lemon or lime juice), vinegar with five percent acidity (never homemade vinegar). Spices may be adjusted to taste for flavor. This is the only safe ingredient you may change in a tested recipe.
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 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.
Which tomato sauce is without onion and garlic? ›
On days when you are not in a mood for onion/garlic, or if you practice Jainism, this ketchup will sweep in to your rescue.
Can you can any type of salsa? ›
All salsa with added bottled lemon juice tested well below a pH of 4.6 needed to prevent botulism. All varieties of salsa without added lemon juice tested above 4.6 and a risk for botulism. This research explains why an acid must be added to tomatoes when home canning them to lower the pH and prevent botulism.
