Blended Salsa Typical Restaurant Style
Transform your taco nights with this Blended Salsa Typical Restaurant Style—an irresistibly fresh and vibrant dip bursting with authentic Mexican flavors. This easy-to-make salsa combines charred Roma tomatoes and jalapeño for a smoky kick, balanced perfectly with zesty lime juice, fragrant cilantro, and a hint of cumin. Blended to your preferred texture, whether smooth or slightly chunky, this homemade salsa rivals any restaurant version and pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect quick appetizer or condiment to elevate your meals. Serve chilled for the ultimate flavor experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Roma tomatoes
- 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 medium White onion
- 0.25 bunch Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 14 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
Instructions
Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the fresh Roma tomatoes and jalapeño pepper in the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes have some char marks and the jalapeño has blistered skin. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop the white onion.
In a blender or food processor, add the charred tomatoes, blistered jalapeño (stem removed), garlic, onion, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), fresh cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, ground cumin, and optional sugar. Blend until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, depending on your texture preference.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, lime juice, or a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1122 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1498 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
