Enhance Your Homemade Salsa by Marinating It for an Hour Before Serving
Salsa is one of the simpler appetizers, but for the best flavor, let the freshly made salsa marinate a little before serving. If you’re planning a party, instead of serving it fresh, prepare it the night before and let the flavors mix.
If you give this fresh salsa time to really get to know each other, you will get more complex flavors as the ingredients combine. Ideally, you can leave the salsa overnight, but if you’re in a hurry, an hour will be fine. During this time, the salt will draw water out of the tomatoes, resulting in a more soup-like consistency. If you like thinner salsa, let it marinate for longer than an hour, then serve. If you prefer a rougher salsa (like pico de gallo), serve it sooner rather than later.
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