Looking for the best blender for salsa?
You’re in the right place.
In this guide, expect to learn…
- My top picks for blenders to make salsa with (budget-friendly and high-end.)
- Which features are important for salsa making.
- The pros and cons of each blender.
Let’s begin!
Don’t have time to read? Here’s a quick summary of the products we recommend.
| Product Name | Grade |
| The Magic Bullet | A |
| Vitamix Professional 750 | A+ |
| Nutri Ninja NutriBowl Duo | A |
| The Nutribullet 600 Series | A+ |
| Vitamix E310 Explorian | A+ |
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What to Consider for Salsa-Making
Here are all of the blender features that I feel are important for salsa making.
However, it is not critical that your blender has all of them.
They can also be mutually exclusive, but understanding them goes a long way to figuring out your final decision.
Variable Speed Control
Variable speed control is a critical element for getting salsa to be the texture you want it. If your blender just goes on one high speed, it’s going to turn the ingredients into mush.
Brands like Vitamix have some form of variable speed control, usually in the form of a knob or dial.
You generally want to keep things on the lowest setting if you want to keep your soft ingredients chunky.
Pulse
Technically speaking, most blenders can pulse. It’s simply a matter of turning it on and turning it off.
However, a dedicated pulse feature makes the process easier.
The purpose of pulsing is to do quick blade rotations with pauses in between rather than running the blades continuously.
This prevents a vortex from forming which would liquefy your tomatoes and onions.
A tamper is being used in the salsa-making process.
It’s a great feature to have for salsa because blending on low oftentimes isn’t powerful enough to bring the ingredients at the top down towards the blades.
For example, If you have a bunch of chopped tomatoes at the bottom, it helps to use the tamper to push the bigger pieces down from the top.
This results in a more uniform salsa rather than having chunks of all different sizes.
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Weaker Motors
If you can’t afford one of the blenders with variable speeds, a blender with a weaker motor can actually make salsa-making easier!
You’re less likely to over-process and mixture and create a tomato soup if the blender is weak. That’s why I included products like the Magic Bullet on this list.
It’s not ideal for heavy-duty blending, but perfect for salsa making.
The Magic Bullet is pretty much designed for making salsa and chunky dips. The small cup that it comes with is the perfect size to make a dip for one or two people.
This became my first pick because it is accessible to almost anyone who is looking to make salsa. With its small size and low price range, it’s a much smaller commitment than some of the bigger blenders.
- Accessories: It comes with tons of accessories which make it really versatile. Lids, different sized cups, and rims all make it a solid “on-the-go” blender.
- Easy to Store: The small size means you can make your salsa, slap a lid on it, and put it right in the fridge.
What’s Lacking
- Long Warranty: Compared to the higher-tier blenders, the Magic Bullet has a really short warranty – only a year long.
- Lacks Power: Don’t expect to make silky smooth blends like you would in a Vitamix or even a Nutribullet.
If you’re looking for blenders that can handle Indian cuisine, take a look at our list of the best blender for Indian cooking.
Some might consider this blender to be overkill for making just salsa, and they would be right. You absolutely do not need a powerful Vitamix to make decent salsa in a blender. However, it was worth including on this list because it can make salsa in addition to doing almost any other blending task you can imagine.
How do you make salsa in this thing without making a soup? Simple!
Use the pulse function at the lowest speed along with the tamper. Unless you turn up the power, the ingredients will remain chunky yet chopped.
This unit is especially great if you’re entertaining large crowds.
You could also consider a less flashy model from Vitamix, read more about it here in my Vitamix 5300 review.
or the Vitamix 780 if you want a touchscreen interface. For more options, you may check out our article on the best Vitamix alternative.
If you look at our best Ninja blender list, you’ll also find some great options for larger batches. You might also want to our guide on the best blender food processor combo options if you wanna check some better alternatives.
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There are plenty of different blenders that are capable of making salsa.
For something quick and easy, The Magic Bullet or Nutri Ninja Bowl Duo are great picks.
Just remember the speed control, tampers, and ability to pulse make it a whole lot easier to make salsa and everything else.
If the The Vitamix 750 is within your budget – then I highly recommend getting it (or any Vitamix besides the those in the S-Series).
Whichever one you pick from this list, I’m confident that you’ll be happy.
Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
