Entertaining A salsa recipe you can whip up with ingredients in the cupboard By Jane Rodmell Published: December 2, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Jump to Recipe Print RecipeThe Salsa from the Cupboard recipe was part of the very first Cottage Cook section of the magazine. The suggested list of shelf-stable items to keep in the cottage pantry helps provide the basics and inspiration for variety when there’s no shop around the corner. I still look at the list at the beginning of every summer. Salsa from the Cupboard There are many good prepared salsas on the market, but if you find yourself without one, this version is not only tasty but it can be whipped up from ingredients you’re likely to have in the cupboard. Served with corn chips, it makes a great snack all by itself. But don’t sell it short: it’s an extremely useful condiment to have on hand, and it’s also delicious tucked into an omelette or served alongside grilled fish. No ratings yet Print Recipe Pin Recipe Course Appetizer, Snack Servings 2 1/2 cups Ingredients 1x2x3x1 tbsp vegetable oil1 small onion chopped1 can plum tomatoes drained, seeded, and roughly chopped (28 oz/796 ml)3 green onions chopped2 cloves garlic minced1-2 tbsp jalapeño pepper finely chopped½ tsp dried oregano½ tsp ground cumindash hot sauce2 tbsp wine vinegarsalt and freshly ground black pepper1 tbsp fresh coriander chopped (optional) Instructions Heat oil and gently soften onion in saucepan. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Simmer, stirring now and again, for 15 minutes.Taste, and adjust seasonings to make it a little hotter if you like. Transfer to a serving bowl and chill before serving. Keyword appetizer, salsa, snack Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! This recipe appeared in our June/July ’22 issue. Related Story These two Middle Eastern-inspired mixes will wow a crowd at happy hour Related Story Chef Michael Smith’s one-pan, veggie-forward comfort meal Related Story A classic easy, cheesy beer bread recipe