Would this work well to chop tomatoes for salsa? (Not so they're turned into sauce or pureed).
990504
i have only used this once so far, but i have known people who would chop for salsa. i would be very careful to not liquify.
990505
I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers out there and the price makes it doubly good! I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers... » Read More I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers out there and the price makes it doubly good! « Show Less
848544
You can pulse the unit which gives a chopped feel. If you are looking for something that evenlys chops items you might buy a chopper. I use this to make pico de gallo and it comes out great.
1365350
So far we have used it to chop pecans (the ones that come bagged already shelled). The longer you keep the machine running, the smaller the pieces are that are chopped up. We use the chopped pecans in banana bread. It works great to puree onions without the tears to make salsa, etc. Like I said before, if the machine stops because it is jammed, make SURE that you unplug the unit before getting your finger near the blade. The blade is very sharp!!! Better to be safe!!!
665963
No, but I think with the right type of screen you can get the right consistency of the tomatoes to make salsa.
421953
Can not answer that. Only done onions and tomatoes and it works excellent with those 2 products. I do imagine it will chop those as well. Sorry
1558534
Probably as a chopper or if you want to make sauces.But I wouldn't invest the money in this. I bought it and returned it. A hand blender does the job.
1022851
It depends entirely on you. How long you crank the handle determines how fine the chop... The first time I used it I turned my tomatoes into almost Salsa, green peppers also. Then I realized that I had to not turn so many times and or so fast. I even go forward and backward. Probabaly only 5 to 6 turns sill make chop for say tacos. The more you spin it the finer you can make it.
1280090
No. When I made salsa I just quartered my tomatoes. It's worth the money I use it all the time. Thinking about getting another one to keep in RV
1170866
Yes my husband used it to chop celery for Thanksgiving. It worked like a charm...no issues!
628155
I think this chopper is great. As far as semi-hard veggies, if you mean like broccoli I'm sure it would do a good job on that. If we're talking big hunks of raw carrots, I'm not so sure. Mostly I've used the chopper for a salad with lettuce, chicken, olives, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, celery, onions, etc. and it works magic.
1279636
I can't honestly say that it will. I've used it for onions, boiled eggs and tuna and it was wonderful. I think if you go to qvc.com and search for this, they may still have a video showing everything it does. I know they used to, but it was a while ago.I think it could chop your vegetables. The blades are very, very sharp. Obviously, if you don't overload it, it will do a better job. Hope this helps. I don't think you would regret buying this.
600678
Unfortunately for you, this is not a salsa maker. You need a food processor for salsa.
690178
Yes. I've used it to chop broccoli, Onions, and Tomatoes. The trick is to pulse when using the chopper. Don't keep your fingers on the button as that would only act as blender and then it will all end in mush. So far so good I'm having no issues with it. I have yet to use the ice shaver but plan to soon. This is the best investment I've made this year... so far.
2182140
Not unless it's made by Norpro.Besides, if your looking to make salsa with this forget it. We bought one and used it with the The Original" Sauce Master and I ended up breaking the handle to the Sauce Master. Everything I put through it jammed, not worth the trouble just use a chopper and chop your onions, peppers and anything else you decide to add to your salsa.
1643924
I would think it would be okay. I use mine while canning tomatoes. I used it to peel the tomatoes over to catch the juice for canning after I was finished with marinara, salsa and so on. I would think acidic tomato juice sitting in there for hours would rust it if anything would. Hope this helps!
484451
Yes, It does everything from slicing to dicing to pureeing. I make salsa in it all the time.
96468
Yes! Right now I use it exclusively on tomatoes. I have the four different cones (where the fruit you are wanting to use comes out) and I use the one with the larger holes for making salsa, and a medium size hole for tomato juice. It works wonderfully!