Ingredients

1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes
1 jalapeño pepper (We use the seeds and membranes, but you don’t have to if you prefer mild salsa. Also, we’ve found that garden jalapeños are MUCH hotter than grocery store ones. Use half or less of a garden jalapeño for mild.)
1.5 teaspoons salt
1/2 to 2 Tablespoons onion (to taste)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
Juice from 1/2 a lime (about 1 Tablespoon)

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the blender (reserving some of the whole tomatoes if you want a chunkier consistency). Start the blender on the lowest speed until all the ingredients are stirred around. Then, pulse 5 or 6 times and then run on medium speed for 3 seconds. Add the additional tomatoes and pulse a bit more until you get the chunky consistency you like!

Notes

The giant (102 oz.) can of diced tomatoes from Costco equals 3-1/2 batches, but we prefer using whole tomatoes.