Easy Cilantro Lime Rotel Salsa
Brighten up your snack table with this vibrant and zesty Easy Cilantro Lime Rotel Salsa, the perfect homemade dip for tortilla chips or a fresh topping for tacos and grilled meats. Loaded with the bold flavors of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime juice, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it a quick and irresistible crowd-pleaser. Customize the heat level with optional jalapeño pepper, and balance the flavors with a hint of sugar if needed. Whether you prefer your salsa chunky or smooth, this versatile recipe delivers a burst of freshness in every bite. Serve it chilled or enjoy immediately—it’s the ultimate game-day snack or party appetizer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (original or mild)
- 1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 0.5 jalapeño pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
Drain the can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, reserving a couple of tablespoons of liquid if you like a thinner salsa.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro, garlic, white onion, and (if using) jalapeño pepper.
In a food processor or blender, combine the drained Rotel tomatoes, chopped cilantro, garlic, onion, and jalapeño.
Add lime juice, salt, ground cumin, and sugar (if using). Blend until the salsa reaches your desired consistency—pulse for a chunkier texture, or blend longer for a smoother salsa.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or sugar to suit your preferences.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2055 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 729 mg | 16% | |
*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.
